Mercer Appoints Key Leaders to Drive Inclusion and Diversity Efforts

Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a…

| March 31, 2022

Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has named Christopher "Chris" Williams in a new fully dedicated Global Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Leader role. In this role, Williams leads Mercer's inclusion and diversity strategy globally and drive measurable and visible outcomes in this space. He is based in New York, and reports to Moreland Murray, Marsh McLennan Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer (CIDO) and Achim Lueder, Mercer Chief People Officer (CPO).

Mercer also appointed Kaia West as Inclusion and Diversity Leader for the US & Canada. Her responsibilities include leading the implementation of Mercer's I&D strategy across the region and collaborating with key stakeholders to champion continued change. She is based in Arizona, and reports to Whitney Connaughton, Partner, US & Canada Human Resources Leader.

"These appointments are another step in Mercer's pursuit of a more just and equitable world that builds brighter futures for all," said Martine Ferland, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mercer. "We look forward to the added momentum Chris and Kaia will bring, including expanding our inclusion and diversity practices, aligning our internal Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and improving our ability to track and measure the progress and impact of our I&D initiatives."

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