-

Mercer Appoints Jeff Elliott as Global Chief Operating Officer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has named Jeff Elliott as Global Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Mr. Elliott is responsible for leading and enhancing Mercer’s operations and technology globally. He also retains his previous responsibilities as Mercer’s US & Canada COO, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2021. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mr. Elliott joins the Mercer Executive Committee, and reports to Martine Ferland, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mercer.

Commenting on the appointment, Ms. Ferland said, “Since joining Mercer, Jeff has demonstrated operational excellence and played an important role in Mercer’s growth and digital transformation. I am confident that under Jeff’s leadership, our operations and technology teams will continue to power and accelerate our delivery of innovative solutions to our clients and colleagues.”

Prior to Mercer, Mr. Elliott was the Head of Global Operations Strategy & Execution at Chubb and played key leadership roles at Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and Wells Fargo. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Appalachian State University.

“Now more than ever, digital transformation and organizational effectiveness is imperative to not only business growth, but to remain agile, resilient, and competitive,” added Mr. Elliott. “I look forward to taking on the role of Global COO and contributing my perspective and insights to the strategic direction and success of the firm.”

About Mercer

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including MarshGuy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter.

A business of Marsh McLennan

Contacts

Katherine Ratcliffe
+1 917 703 7453
katherine.ratcliffe@mercer.com

Mercer

NYSE:MMC

Release Versions

Contacts

Katherine Ratcliffe
+1 917 703 7453
katherine.ratcliffe@mercer.com

More News From Mercer

Mercer Survey Finds US Employers and Workers Will Face Affordability Crunch as Health Insurance Cost Is Expected to Exceed $18,500 Per Employee in 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today released its 2025 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. The survey found that in 2025, the average cost of employer-sponsored health insurance reached $17,496 per employee, a 6.0% increase well above the rate of inflation and wage growth. Co...

Employers Are Bracing for the Highest Health Benefit Cost Increase in 15 Years, a Projected 6.5% Increase in 2026, According to Mercer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, released preliminary results from its 2025 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. According to Mercer’s analysis of survey responses from over 1,700 US employers, the total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise 6.5% on average...

As health benefit costs continue to surge, Mercer’s research reveals that employers face tough decisions regarding their 2026 benefit offerings

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today released its Survey on Health and Benefit Strategies for 2026. According to the survey, more employers will likely reduce benefits in 2026 as they try to control fast-growing health benefit costs. In recent years, the tight labor market and concerns about...
Back to Newsroom