Marsh Names New Global Leader of Multinational Client Service

Broker and risk adviser Marsh has announced that David Rahr has been appointed global leader, multinational client service. Mr. Rahr will be based in Chicago and will report to Flavio Piccolomini, president, Marsh International, and Martin South, president, US and Canada.

Effective April 15, Mr. Rahr will oversee Marsh's multinational client service team of 1,200 specialists who provide global insight and strategic risk advice to multinational companies of all sizes across 130 countries. Mr. Rahr is a long-time Marsh executive who most recently served as risk management segment leader for Marsh's US central region.

In a statement announcing Mr. Rahr's appointment, Mr. Piccolomini said, "As evidenced by the global coronavirus pandemic, multinational clients are operating in a complex, interconnected environment where strategic insights and advice are vital to managing their risks on a global scale." Mr. South, meanwhile, described Mr. Rahr as a "passionate leader and client advocate with a strong track record for delivering complex global programs."

Mr. Rahr noted the challenges associated with managing a global insurance program and said, "I look forward to leading this distinguished team and working to exceed the expectations of our multinational clients."

Mr. Rahr succeeds Justin Walsleben, who retired from the firm.