Marsh McLennan Appoints David Liston as CCO for US and Canada

Marsh McLennan Appoints David Liston as CCO for US and Canada
Marsh McLennan, a leading global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of David Liston as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the United States and Canada, effective immediately.

In his new capacity, Liston will report directly to Pat Tomlinson, Chief Executive Officer of Marsh McLennan US and Canada, as well as President of Mercer.

Additionally, he will maintain a reporting line to Hans van Heukelum, the Global CCO of Marsh McLennan. Liston will remain stationed in New York, where he will oversee key commercial operations for the company.

With his extensive expertise and leadership skills, Liston is poised to drive strategic initiatives and bolster Marsh McLennan’s presence in the North American market. His appointment underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing its commercial capabilities and delivering exceptional value to clients across the region.

His appointment comes after Susan Potter’s transition to the position of President, Mercer US and Canada earlier this year.

In his new capacity, Liston will collaborate with leaders from Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman to encourage cooperation and innovation across the businesses. His aim is to maximize client impact and promote business growth in the US and Canada.

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Liston boasts a career spanning more than thirty years in the market. Previously, he held the role of Corporate Segment Leader at Marsh US and Canada, and recently, he expanded his responsibilities across Marsh and Mercer, focusing on mid-market offerings in the region.

Throughout his career, Liston has held various client-facing and leadership positions at Marsh. He has served as the US Sales and Marketing Leader and managed the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut region. Additionally, he has experience as the Head of Marsh’s New York and Seattle offices and spent a decade in Florida, specializing in production and client executive roles.

Speaking about the new appointment, Pat Tomlinson, CEO of Marsh McLennan US and Canada, said: “David’s client-first attitude, extensive leadership experience, and collaboration mindset will bring immense value to our colleagues, clients, and business.”

Liston also commented, saying: “Two of the things that inspire me about Marsh McLennan are the scope of our expertise and the actionable solutions we offer clients across our four businesses.

He added: “I am eager to collaborate with Pat and our colleagues throughout the company to provide our clients with innovative solutions that enable them to thrive in today’s challenging business environment.”

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