New York | 24 March, 2025
Charlotte Meah named as Head of Strategy, Global Placement
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), today announced the appointment of Adam Russell as Head of Global Wholesale, effective immediately. Based in London, Mr. Russell reports to John Donnelly, President, Global Placement, Marsh.
In this role, Mr. Russell has overall responsibility for Marsh’s global wholesale insurance broking operations, which includes portfolio solutions. He will focus on developing Marsh’s global wholesale and facultative business and supporting clients through providing a comprehensive range of capabilities, solutions, and advice.
Mr. Russell, who has been Head of Strategy, Global Placement, since December 2023, brings over 20 years’ international experience to the role. He joined Marsh in 2014 and held senior leadership positions within Marsh’s international wholesale placement business in Singapore before becoming Placement Leader for Marsh Asia’s retail business in 2018. In 2022, he relocated to London to lead Marsh’s UK Portfolio Solutions and Digital Placement teams before assuming his current role.
Charlotte Meah succeeds Mr. Russell as Head of Strategy, Global Placement. Ms. Meah joined Marsh in 2013 as a Senior Advisor in the risk consulting business, and most recently served as Chief of Staff, Marsh Specialty & Global Placement. She is based in Atlanta and also reports to Mr. Donnelly.
Commenting on the appointments, Mr. Donnelly said: “Bringing together our wholesale capabilities under Adam’s leadership will allow us to provide clients with unparalleled and consistent access to the best and most appropriate markets and solutions for them no matter where they are located around the world.”
Mr. Russell added: “Marsh is committed to providing clients with the placement solutions they need to thrive amid evolving market dynamics. I look forward to working with our wholesale leaders around the world to ensure we deliver the insights and resources necessary for our clients to succeed, no matter the market.”
