Lifestyle Article - Cyrille de Montgolfier appointed by Willis Towers Watson

 De Montgolfier takes up the position of Head of France on 27 April and will be based in Paris. He brings over three decades of insurance industry experience to the role and will be responsible for setting the strategic vision of Gras Savoye Willis Towers Watson, developing innovative solutions to client needs, and driving revenues across multiple lines of business.

 Since early 2019, Cyrille has been running an insurance M&A boutique, Nemrod Finance, along with two co-partners. Prior to that, he served as CEO of La Parisienne Assurance, a leading private insurance company in France. He also spent 16 years at AXA, where he held a number of leadership positions, including: Senior VP, European and Public Affairs; CEO, Central and Eastern Europe; and Head of Human Resources and Internal Communication for AXA France. He is a member of the French Conseil d'État.

 Anne Pullum, Head of Western Europe, Willis Towers Watson, said: “France is a significant and high-potential market for us, both in terms of the scale of our operations there, and because of its sizeable economy and array of dynamic multinationals. Cyrille is a highly respected leader who brings a wealth of industry knowledge and commercial skills to this critical role. He has a strong track record in engaging teams in strategies that deliver high performance and growth.”

 Cyrille de Montgolfier added: “I am delighted to join the Gras Savoye Willis Towers Watson team, whose professionalism, commitment and leadership I have long admired. The world is in a very difficult place at the moment and many clients are facing incredibly tough times, but I am convinced that, with our experience, market insights and solutions, we will be able to help them overcome many of those challenges.”