Willis, a WTW business, has strengthened its financial, professional and execution risk (FINEX) business in the Pacific region, appointing Eden Fletcher as head of Pacific FINEX and Stephen Trickey as head of growth, Pacific.
Fletcher succeeded Jill Stewart when she retired after eight years at Willis.
Fletcher has over 20 years’ experience in finance and professional roles. He joins Willis from Aon for twenty years, most recently as Head of Professional Solutions Australia.
Earlier in his career, he spent five years as a senior account manager at Marsh.
In his new role, Trickey will be responsible for growth strategy across the Pacific business, with a focus on FINEX, further strengthening segmentation and specialty capabilities.
He joins the company from Aon, where he held various senior leadership roles over the past 35 years. Most recently he was Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for all growth strategies across Aon Australia, including Delivering Aon United.
Trickey returned to Willis and began his insurance career in 1986 at the former Willis Faber & Dumas Ltd. headquarters at Ten Trinity Square, London EC3.
Willis’ FINEX team is further strengthened with the addition of Michael Parrant, Director of Networks; Tanya Ferguson, Director of FINEX; Laura Geynor, Deputy Director of FINEX; Sarah Thorne, Deputy Director of FINEX, has joined the firm in the Pacific region in the past three months.
James Baum, head of WTW Pacific, commented: “A key focus of our strategy is to further expand the unparalleled level of expertise we offer our clients. Today’s appointments underscore our continued commitment to this goal, particularly in bringing unparalleled insights and value across all financial, professional and execution risks to our clients in the Pacific.”
“At a time when boards and senior executives face greater scrutiny and greater risk, the experience Eden and Stephen bring ensures we remain well-positioned to not only help clients navigate today’s challenges, but anticipate those of tomorrow.”
Jeremy Wall, global head of Willis FINEX, added: “Businesses today are faced with opportunities and increasing complexity in a fast-paced business world and need to navigate an ever-changing regulatory and litigation environment. They are looking for partners who can bring deep expertise, forward-looking insights and practical solutions to help them remain resilient and competitive. The appointments of Eden and Stephen, along with colleagues who have recently joined our Pacific team, reflect our global ambitions and support for FINEX globally. Our customers’ commitment. Their experience will position us well to guide organizations across the Pacific in an increasingly dynamic risk landscape.”