Brokerage firm SterlingRisk has promoted Marci Waterman to deputy chief executive officer (CEO) and John S. Beres to chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately.
In her new role, Waterman will translate strategic vision into disciplined execution and further strengthen the company’s leadership structure. She will continue to serve as president of SterlingRisk subsidiary Sterling Analytics.
As she steps away from day-to-day operational responsibilities for SterlingRisk, Waterman will focus on continuing to transform Sterling Analytics into a technology-driven business and optimizing the performance of its best-in-class team.
She joined SterlingRisk in 2013 and served as chief operating officer for nearly ten years, overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations and playing a key role in improving efficiency and profitability.
In the meantime, Velez will be responsible for the company’s day-to-day operations and execution of key priorities.
His leadership will help ensure consistency and performance across all offices and business units while driving excellence across the business.
Beres joined SterlingRisk in 2017 and most recently served as chief commercial officer and director of client services and development. In this role, he led strategic growth initiatives, strengthened carrier relationships and oversaw customer delivery across service teams, marketing, claims and loss control.
He has over forty years of senior industry experience and has deep expertise in operational management and complex risk solutions.
David Sterling, CEO of SterlingRisk, commented: “I am pleased to announce these important leadership changes, which reflect our continued commitment to investing in the people and vision that will drive our company forward. Both Marci and John have made valuable and significant contributions, and I am confident that in their new roles, they will play a key role in our continued growth and profitability.”
He continued: “These leadership changes allow us to further strengthen our organization and align our resources to enhance customer service delivery. We remain focused on developing the next generation of leaders and optimizing our team structure to maintain our industry leadership.”
