Willis appoints global service head

Willis has appointed Mark Parker as leader of the its global service centres in Ipswich and Mumbai, effective April 1 2011.

Parker will replace Ian Gale, who is leaving Willis after 35 years. Parker will report to Willis Group chief operating officer Tim Wright.

Wright said: “We are fortunate to have another great leader in Mark who has done an outstanding job in growing our Mumbai operation and will spearhead the development of this site and our Ipswich office as global centres of excellence.”