Carl Hess is the Chief Executive Officer of Willis Towers Watson. Carl has held the CEO seat since January 2022.
Current company
Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance company.
insurance brokerHeadquartered in LondonFounded 2016Nasdaq: WTW
Source: WikidataCarl Hess joined WTW in July 1989 and has been CEO since January 2022.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Yale University, BA, LogicSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstCarl Hess leads a leadership team of 9 published executives. The most recent appointment is Anne Pullum as Global Head of Health & Benefits, in seat since July 2025.
Most senior 5 of 9
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Hess (Carl A. Hess) | Chief Executive Officer | January 2022 |
| Andrew J. Krasner | Chief Financial Officer | September 2021 |
| Alexis Faber | Chief Operating Officer | August 2021 |
| Matthew S. Furman | General Counsel | January 2016 |
| Kristy D. Banas | Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Marketing and Communications | August 2021 |
Sources: Willis Towers Watson 2025 Form 10-K
Carl Hess is the Chief Executive Officer of Willis Towers Watson. Carl has held the CEO seat since January 2022.
Carl Hess has been CEO of Willis Towers Watson since January 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.
Carl Hess has been CEO of Willis Towers Watson for 4 years, since January 2022.
Andrew J. Krasner (Chief Financial Officer), Alexis Faber (Chief Operating Officer), Matthew S. Furman (General Counsel), Kristy D. Banas (Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Marketing and Communications), and 4 more. Source: Willis Towers Watson 2025 Form 10-K.
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