HONG KONG, 23 November 2021 – Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), the leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announces the appointment of Ted Hodgkinson as Leader of Hong Kong and Macau, in addition to his current position as Head of Corporate Risk and Broking in Hong Kong and Macau. Ted has served as the interim Leader since October and formally replaces Roger Steel, who retired in September 2021.
In his new role, Ted is responsible for leading and overseeing over 300 colleagues in Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Hong Kong and Macau. He will work closely with business leaders from various business segments across WTW to facilitate service delivery, innovation and growth in these markets. In his role as Leader of Hong Kong and Macau, he reports to Clare Muhiudeen, Head of Asia, WTW.
“We are extremely pleased to have Ted lead our operations in Hong Kong and Macau, which are key markets for WTW in Asia”
Clare Muhiudeen
Head of Asia, Willis Towers Watson
“We are extremely pleased to have Ted lead our operations in Hong Kong and Macau, which are key markets for WTW in Asia” said Clare. “Building on the existing work and ensuring we consistently bring the best of WTW to our clients, I am confident that Ted will continue delivering on our vision and priorities, and position WTW for a successful future in our markets.”
Commenting on his appointment, Ted said, “I am delighted to take on this opportunity in a permanent capacity, to strengthen our position as a leading company in Hong Kong and Macau. As One WTW, our colleagues work across cultures and borders to bring the best advice, broking and solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital to our clients. We have an exciting journey ahead of us and I look forward to leading our team of dedicated colleagues to bring our unique client value proposition and help our clients address today’s complex challenges and succeed.”
Ted has been with WTW for five years and brings with him more than 20 years of management experience in Asia. Prior to WTW, he had held various leadership roles in the insurance industry including having worked at Aon in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimise benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential.
