New Head of Investments APAC named at Willis Towers Watson

Global advisory, broking and solutions firm, Willis Towers Watson, has announced the appointment of Taro Ogai as head of investments for Asia Pacific, based in Tokyo, effective 1 July 2017.

Ogai succeeds Naomi Denning, managing director and head of the firm's Asia Pacific investment business, who, after 23 years with the firm, is leaving to relocate to Canada with her family.

Ogai has been with Willis Towers Watson for 14 years, most recently as specialist portfolio solutions Japan leader. Previously, he served as managing consultant for the Willis Towers Watson business in Japan for three years, and prior to that he spent six years as the leader of the Investment team in Tokyo.

Commenting on his appointment, global head of investment, Chris Ford, said: "Taro's all-round business and client experience make him well suited to take on the role of Asia Pacific regional investment business leader. His appointment comes at an exciting time as we continue our transition from a pure advice business to being a leading investment solutions firm using both advice and implementation capabilities."