Willis appoints three in life science and technology drive

Willis has announced three key appointments to drive forwards its life sciences and technology/telecommunications sectors.

Sara Benolken has been appointed to Industry Leader, Technology/Telecommunications Practice and Executive Vice President of Willis’ North American operations.

David Shuey has been appointed to Industry Leader - Life Sciences Practice, and Executive Vice President of Willis’ Maryland operations.

Benolken and Shuey will provide intellectual capital, thought leadership, brokerage expertise, and consulting services to Willis clients in their respective sectors and to the Willis Client Advocates who serve them.

John Bayeux, Industry Leader – Financial Institutions (FI) Practice, and Executive Vice President of Willis’ New York operations, has been appointed to lead all emerging Willis Industry Practices.

In addition to his continued leadership of the FI Practice, Bayeux will also now oversee the Real Estate & Hotels; Environmental, Sports, Entertainment and Media; Utilities; Life Sciences; and Technology/Telecommunications Practices, all of which have dedicated leadership in their own right.

Don Bailey, CEO of Willis North America said: “We welcome Sara to Willis, congratulate David for formalizing the Life Sciences Practice, and applaud John for taking a more prominent leadership role within our Industry Practice Groups.”

“As part of the Company’s efforts to build upon its model of Client Advocacy, this reorganization is the next step toward more intensely serving client needs through industry specialization, something our clients increasingly demand.”