UK's Willis Limited Appoints New Chairman and CEO

Willis Limited, the principal UK broking company of global insurance broker, Willis Group Holdings WSH, today announced that Rodney Baker-Bates will join its Board as an independent non-executive Chairman, subject to the usual regulatory approvals from the Financial Services Authority. Brendan McManus has been named CEO of Willis Limited in addition to his current role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland. Mr. Baker-Bates and Mr. McManus will succeed the previous Chairman and CEO of Willis Limited, David Margrett, who was recently named CEO, Willis International.