Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MMC), has appointed Greg Martens as Central1 Market CEO, based in the Chicago office. Mr. Martens is responsible for driving value, delivering solutions and building Mercer’s brand to the firm’s Central market clients. He will report to Ken Haderer, President of Mercer’s North America Region.

“Greg is a highly-respected leader in the human capital industry and we are thrilled to welcome him to Mercer,” said Mr. Haderer. “Greg’s proven track record will enable us to grow our Central market and continue to expand Mercer’s position as the employer of choice.”

Prior to joining Mercer, Mr. Martens was with Willis Towers Watson where he served as Midwest Health and Benefits Leader. He also held positions as the Chicago Market Leader for Aon Consulting and as an Executive Compensation consultant and Business Development facilitator for Hewitt Associates. Mr. Martens received his Bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University, Michigan.

About Mercer

Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Mercer’s more than 22,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With more than 60,000 colleagues and annual revenue over $13 billion, through its market-leading companies including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit www.mercer.com. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

1 Mercer’s Central market encompasses Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania.