Willis Re, a global reinsurance broking and advisory business, has announced the appointment of Kyung Won to a senior leadership role in Asia Pacific, as the company looks to expand its regional operations and strengthen its business development capabilities.
Kyung will be responsible for driving business growth across Asia Pacific and providing strategic oversight as the company develops its presence in the region.
Kyung brings more than 25 years of experience in reinsurance broking and analytics. He spent a significant part of his career at Guy Carpenter, working in Australia and Singapore, where he progressed to lead the treaty reinsurance business in Asia.
He subsequently held senior executive positions at Aon and Gallagher Re, focusing on sales and production capabilities and working with major clients and reinsurance partners across the region.
Willis Re said the appointment forms part of its wider strategic ambitions in Asia Pacific, with Kyung’s industry experience and regional leadership background expected to support the development of its operations.
Lucy Clarke, Board Member of Willis Re, commented on the appointment: “Kyung brings significant senior leadership experience and a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering sustainable, client-focused growth. His appointment represents an important addition to our leadership team and will further strengthen our platform as we continue to pursue our strategic ambitions across Asia.”
