WTW appoints Deputy Regional Leader to North America

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WTW (Nasdaq: WTW) has appointed David Loftstrom as Deputy Regional Leader for New England within its Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) division in North America. Based in Boston and reporting to Ionel Rizea, CCO for CRB North America, Loftstrom brings over 30 years of industry experience to the role.

Loftstrom joins WTW from Gallagher, where he served as Area President in Greater Boston, managing branch performance, sales, carrier relationships, business development, and M&A activities. In his new position, he will work with the New England team to identify growth opportunities and enhance client value through collaboration with Industry Vertical Division leaders.

NEW YORK, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (Nasdaq: WTW), today announced the appointment of David Loftstrom as Deputy Regional Leader, New England within Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) in North America.

Loftstrom’s new position includes working closely with the full New England team to identify new opportunities while also helping to accelerate growth throughout the region. Additionally, he will focus on delivering enhanced value to clients by collaborating with various Industry Vertical Division (IVD) leaders and subject matter experts, while strengthening WTW’s position as an industry leader.

Based in Boston and reporting directly to Ionel Rizea, Chief Commercial Officer for CRB North America, Loftstrom brings more than thirty years of industry experience. Loftstrom joins Willis from Gallagher, where he most recently served as Area President in the Greater Boston region. He was responsible for branch performance, including sales, carrier and partner management, business development, M&A sourcing and integration and reinforcing the company’s culture in the New England area.

Ionel Rizea commented, “I am thrilled to welcome Dave to the team. His experience – particularly in the sales and business development space, complements our growth strategy for North America. His background in both brokerage and [client] risk management aligns closely with our CRB objective of providing innovative solutions to clients. I look forward to working with Dave.”

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FAQ

Who is David Loftstrom and what is his new role at WTW?

David Loftstrom is the newly appointed Deputy Regional Leader for New England within WTW's Corporate Risk and Broking division, bringing over 30 years of industry experience. He previously served as Area President at Gallagher in the Greater Boston region.

What are David Loftstrom's main responsibilities in his new position at WTW?

In his new role, Loftstrom will work with the New England team to identify growth opportunities, collaborate with Industry Vertical Division leaders, enhance client value, and help strengthen WTW's position as an industry leader.

Who does David Loftstrom report to at WTW?

David Loftstrom reports directly to Ionel Rizea, Chief Commercial Officer for Corporate Risk and Broking North America at WTW.

What was David Loftstrom's previous position before joining WTW?

Before joining WTW, David Loftstrom served as Area President at Gallagher in the Greater Boston region, where he was responsible for branch performance, sales, carrier management, business development, and M&A activities.