WTW appoints Eric McMurray chairman of Health, Wealth & Career and Anne Pullum as global Health & Benefits business leader

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WTW (NASDAQ:WTW) has announced key leadership changes effective July 1, 2025. Eric McMurray has been appointed as Chairman of Health, Wealth & Career (HWC), transitioning from his current role as global head of Health & Benefits. In his new position, McMurray will focus on M&A readiness, strategy execution, client growth, and senior leadership development. Anne Pullum will succeed McMurray as the global leader of Health & Benefits while maintaining her position as co-head of Corporate Development and membership on WTW's executive leadership team. Pullum brings valuable experience from her previous roles as head of Corporate Risk & Broking for Europe and head of strategy for WTW. Julie Gebauer, President of HWC, praised McMurray's transformative leadership of the H&B business and expressed confidence in Pullum's ability to build on existing successes.

Positive

• Strategic leadership transition maintains continuity in key positions
• Anne Pullum brings diverse experience from both consulting and broking sides
• Eric McMurray's proven track record in strengthening the H&B business
• Pullum will maintain executive leadership team presence while leading H&B

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• None.

NEW YORK, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Towers Watson, a WTW business, (NASDAQ:WTW), today announced the appointment of Eric McMurray as Chairman, Health, Wealth & Career (HWC). In this role, McMurray will support M&A readiness, strategy execution, client growth and senior leadership development. The role will be effective July 1 as McMurray completes his current role as global head of Health & Benefits.

Anne Pullum has been appointed to succeed McMurray as the global leader of the Health & Benefits business. She will also continue her role as co-head of Corporate Development and, as such, serve on WTW’s executive leadership team. Previously, Pullum was the head of Corporate Risk & Broking for Europe and head of strategy for WTW.

“Eric’s thoughtful and strategic leadership transformed our substantial H&B business into an even stronger one over the past few years,” said Julie Gebauer, President of Health, Wealth & Career. “I’m pleased we will have Eric’s energy focused on HWC’s next phase.”

“With Anne we have an experienced leader who understands both the consulting and broking sides of our Health & Benefits business. She is ready to build on the successes so we can bring vital healthcare coverage and benefits – and breakthroughs that matter – to even more people.”

About WTW

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FAQ

Who is the new Chairman of Health, Wealth & Career at WTW?

Eric McMurray has been appointed as Chairman of Health, Wealth & Career at WTW, effective July 1, 2025.

Who will lead WTW's global Health & Benefits business?

Anne Pullum has been appointed as the new global leader of WTW's Health & Benefits business, succeeding Eric McMurray.

What is Eric McMurray's new role at WTW?

Eric McMurray will serve as Chairman of Health, Wealth & Career, focusing on M&A readiness, strategy execution, client growth, and senior leadership development.

What was Anne Pullum's previous role at WTW?

Anne Pullum previously served as head of Corporate Risk & Broking for Europe and head of strategy for WTW.

When will the new WTW leadership changes take effect?

The leadership changes at WTW will take effect on July 1, 2025.