Marsh appoints new regional US leader

Marsh has announced that Patrick Hennessy has been named Northeast Zone leader, effective immediately, reporting to Michelle Sartain, president Marsh US.

In this role, Hennessy will lead Marsh’s eight offices across the Northeast region of the US, with responsibility for client initiatives, new business, and talent development. He succeeds Chris Roak who has assumed the newly created role of US Strategy and Execution Leader, reporting to Ms. Sartain.

Based in New York, Hennessy will bring 30 years of brokerage, consulting, and management experience to the role, having spent his entire career with Marsh assuming roles of increasing responsibility. He most recently served as Northeast Zone Risk Management Leader.

Commenting on his appointment, Sartain said: “Pat is a proven leader who is committed to providing excellent client service and fostering the growth and development of colleagues. Under his leadership, our Northeast Zone will be well positioned to support clients in this rapidly changing and often volatile risk landscape.”

Hennessy added: “I look forward to leading this talented group of colleagues as we seek to deliver the insights and solutions that enable our clients to thrive with confidence.”