Responsibilities will include advancing the firm’s offerings in risk management, reinsurance, capital solutions, human capital, and management consulting
Marsh McLennan has announced that Andrea Bono will assume the role of chief executive officer for its India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) operations, effective January 2026.
Bono will be based in Dubai and will report directly to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO of Marsh McLennan International.
Leadership transition and strategic focus
The appointment is part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its leadership team and drive growth in regions identified as having significant market potential.
In his new capacity, Bono will oversee the execution of Marsh McLennan’s commercial strategy across the IMEA region.
His responsibilities will include advancing the firm’s offerings in risk management, reinsurance, capital solutions, human capital, and management consulting.
Bono is also tasked with deepening relationships with clients and expanding the company’s reach in these markets.
Bono brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the position. He began his career in London and joined Marsh in 2010 as head of Marsh Italy’s risk management practice.
Over the years, he has held several senior leadership roles, including co-general manager and co-CEO of Marsh Italy, CEO of the Eastern Mediterranean region, and most recently, CEO of Marsh McLennan Italy.
Piccolomini remarked that the IMEA region, which includes 14 key markets, is a significant area of expansion for Marsh McLennan.
“Andrea’s extensive leadership experience and dedication to helping clients find opportunity in risk make him well-positioned to lead our IMEA operations, as we look to the next chapter in our development,” Piccolomini said, as reported by Economic Times.
Bono noted that businesses throughout the IMEA region are facing a range of interconnected regional and international risks that influence both their immediate and future prospects.
“Through the collective strength of Marsh McLennan, we will deliver our unique capabilities – enabled by cutting-edge AI and analytics – to clients across the region so their organisations and communities can continue to thrive,” he said.
Brand unification and operational changes
Prior to the leadership update, Marsh McLennan revealed plans to rebrand as Marsh, effective January 2026.
The rebranding initiative is intended to unify the company’s identity across its global operations.
As part of the transition, the company will also introduce a new Business and Client Services (BCS) unit, which will centralise efforts in technology, data, and operational excellence.
John Doyle, president and CEO of Marsh McLennan, stated that the changes are designed to streamline the organisation and enhance its ability to deliver integrated solutions to clients.
“In an increasingly complex environment, clients are seeking advice, solutions and insights that draw on expertise from across our firm,” Doyle said.
He added that the new structure is intended to help clients address challenges and identify opportunities.
Under the new brand, Marsh will represent the company’s full range of services, including risk, reinsurance, capital, people, investments, and consulting.
The transition will see the four businesses under Marsh McLennan adopt the Marsh brand by 2027.
Guy Carpenter will become Marsh Re, and Oliver Wyman will be known as Oliver Wyman, a Marsh business. The operating unit Oliver Wyman Group will be renamed Marsh Management Consulting.
The company’s stock ticker will change to “MRSH” in January 2026.
Source: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/asia/news/breaking-news/new-ceo-named-for-marsh-mclennan-imea-operations-555345.aspx