Willis appoints Paul Graziano Growth Leader for Corporate Risk and Broking, North America

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Willis (Nasdaq: WTW) has appointed Paul Graziano as Growth Leader for North America, focusing on developing a unified revenue growth framework across Willis in North America. Graziano brings over 30 years of industry experience, joining from Marsh where he served as Managing Director and Global Engagement Partner. His background includes working with Fortune 500 C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging growth companies.

Prior to this appointment, Graziano held positions as Chief Business Development Officer at JLT before its 2019 Marsh acquisition, and spent 18 years at Aon as Executive Vice President. Based in Denver, Graziano is an Indiana University graduate. Adam Garrard, Chairman of Global Risk and Broking, emphasized how Graziano's experience in growth strategies and complex risk solutions aligns with Willis's North American growth plans.

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• Strategic hire with over 30 years of industry experience
• Extensive Fortune 500 executive relationship network
• Strong background in growth strategies and complex risk solutions

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NEW YORK, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business, (Nasdaq: WTW), today announced the appointment of Paul Graziano as Growth Leader for North America. Graziano will focus on driving the development of a consistent framework to unify our revenue growth efforts across Willis in North America.

Graziano has more than thirty years of industry experience. He joins Willis from Marsh, where he was most recently Managing Director and Global Engagement Partner. He also brings extensive experience working with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, as well as entrepreneurs, COIs and emerging growth companies. Previously, Graziano was Chief Business Development Officer at JLT, prior to its acquisition by Marsh in 2019. Before joining JLT, he spent 18 years at Aon as an Executive Vice President with numerous leadership roles.

Graziano is based in Denver and is a graduate of Indiana University.

Commenting on Graziano’s appointment, Adam Garrard, Chairman, Global Risk and Broking, said, “I am delighted to welcome Paul to the Willis team. His extensive experience focused on growth strategies and unique solutions for clients with complex risk profiles aligns perfectly with the growth plans for Willis in North America.”

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FAQ

Who is Paul Graziano and what is his new role at Willis (WTW)?

Paul Graziano has been appointed as Growth Leader for North America at Willis (WTW), where he will focus on developing a unified revenue growth framework across Willis in North America.

What was Paul Graziano's previous position before joining Willis (WTW)?

Before joining Willis, Graziano was Managing Director and Global Engagement Partner at Marsh.

How many years of industry experience does Willis's new Growth Leader bring to WTW?

Paul Graziano brings more than thirty years of industry experience to his role at Willis.

What are Paul Graziano's key responsibilities in his new role at Willis (WTW)?

As Growth Leader for North America, Graziano will focus on driving the development of a consistent framework to unify revenue growth efforts across Willis in North America.

What is Paul Graziano's professional background before joining Willis (WTW)?

Graziano was previously Chief Business Development Officer at JLT before its 2019 Marsh acquisition, and spent 18 years at Aon as Executive Vice President with various leadership roles.