Marsh McLennan announced that effective October 12, 2023, Pat Tomlinson has been appointed President of Mercer, Marsh McLennan?s global business. Martine Ferland remains Mercer CEO and Vice Chair of Marsh McLennan and will oversee Mercer?s regional leaders until she retires on March 31, 2024. Mr. Tomlinson will retain his responsibilities as Marsh McLennan US and Canada CEO and Mercer US and Canada President in the near term.

Following Ms. Ferland?s retirement, Mr. Tomlinson will succeed her as President and CEO of Mercer and Vice Chair of Marsh McLennan, and he will join Marsh McLennan?s Executive Committee reporting to John Doyle, Marsh McLennan President and CEO. Pat Tomlinson joined Mercer in 2014 as US and Canada Career business leader and, from 2018 to 2020, led the US East Market, where he guided Mercer's Health, Wealth, and Career businesses to meet ever-changing client needs. Prior to joining Mercer, he spent 17 years with Aon and served as an officer in the US Army, having graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point.