6 May 2011 07:00
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC) announced today that Silvia Davi has joined the Company as Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications and Brand, effective May 2, 2011.
In this role, Ms. Davi oversees global corporate communications for Marsh & McLennan Companies, including public relations and internal communications, as well as branding. Reporting into Orlando Ashford, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer, she will work closely with senior management while collaborating with the organization's four Operating Companies.
"The communications and brand functions are critical elements of our strategy to further the reputation of Marsh & McLennan Companies as the leading provider of professional services in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital," said Mr. Ashford. "I have every confidence that the strategic experience and leadership qualities Silvia brings to the Company will be assets in our pursuit of this goal."
Ms. Davi joins Marsh & McLennan Companies from the NASDAQ OMX Group where she was Vice President of Corporate Communications and Global Broadcast Media Strategy. Ms. Davi joined NASDAQ in 2003 to oversee corporate communications for core business units and to establish public relations and brand campaigns for the NASDAQ MarketSite, the exchange's global flagship.
Before joining NASDAQ OMX, Ms. Davi spent time at Instinet Group as Director of Public Relations. Prior to that Ms. Davi held leadership positions with Edelman and Ogilvy Public Relations. In addition, Ms. Davi has served as an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University since 2008.
Marsh & McLennan Companies is a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital. It is the parent company of a number of the world's leading risk experts and specialty consultants, including Marsh, the insurance broker and risk advisor; Guy Carpenter, the risk and reinsurance specialist; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; and Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. With 52,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $10 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies provides analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 100 countries. Its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges. Marsh & McLennan Companies' website address is www.mmc.com.
Media:Marsh & McLennan CompaniesLaura Cora, 212-345-2731laura.cora@mmc.comorInvestor:Marsh & McLennan CompaniesScott Douglas, 212-345-5488scott.d.douglas@mmc.com
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