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.
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