15 Sep 2014 14:30
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC), a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy, and human capital, announced today that Carey S. Roberts has joined the firm as Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. She will report to Peter J. Beshar, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, of Marsh & McLennan.
Ms. Roberts will be responsible for overseeing a team of lawyers and paralegals who provide advice in areas including securities, M&A, employment law, benefits and compensation, privacy, e-discovery, and general commercial and corporate law matters. As Corporate Secretary, Ms. Roberts will act as a liaison to the MMC Board of Directors and provide advice on corporate governance matters.
For the past 17 years, Ms. Roberts has worked at Covington & Burling LLP. She has been a partner in the Corporate Department since 2005. At Covington, Ms. Roberts has advised a broad range of public and private companies on securities, finance, general corporate, regulatory, employee compensation and benefits, and intellectual property matters.
Ms. Roberts received her undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago, and her law degree from The George Washington University Law School, both with honors.
“I am delighted to welcome Carey to Marsh & McLennan,” said Mr. Beshar. “With her deep and wide-ranging experience, she will be an important adviser to our senior management team, our board of directors and our entire Company.”
About Marsh & McLennan Companies
MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES (NYSE: MMC) is a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management; Guy Carpenter is a global leader in providing risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer is a global leader in talent, health, retirement, and investment consulting; and Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With annual revenue exceeding $12 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies’ 55,000 colleagues worldwide provide analysis, advice, and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 130 countries. The Company prides itself on being a responsible corporate citizen and making a positive impact in the communities in which it operates. Visit www.mmc.com for more information.
Media Contact:Marsh & McLennan CompaniesEdward L. Dandridge, +1-212-345-9751ed.dandridge@mmc.comorInvestor Contact:Marsh & McLennan CompaniesKeith Walsh, +1-212-345-0057keith.walsh@mmc.com
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