Oliver Wyman Announces Neema Uthappa As Chief Information Officer
July 30, 2024
New York, July 31, 2024 — Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) today announced that Neema Uthappa has been named Chief Information Officer (CIO). Based in the firm’s Boston office, she will oversee technology across all businesses of Oliver Wyman Group, including Oliver Wyman, Lippincott and NERA.
“Neema brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving innovation and excellence in technology. As we continue to grow, I’m confident her leadership will be instrumental in advancing our digital transformation and enhancing our tech capabilities both in-house and for our clients,” said Nick Studer, CEO of Oliver Wyman.
With 23 years of experience in strategic digital transformation, Neema is an expert in artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and robotic process automation. Before joining Oliver Wyman, Neema served as the Head of Engineering for Cloud Data Analytics & AI at McKinsey & Company and held key roles at American Express and McKesson Corporation.
Early in her career, Neema spent eight years in the Indian Navy and is one of the first executive women officers in the Works Branch. She served at the Indian Navy’s Command Head Quarters located in Vizag, Cochin and Mumbai.
“My goal is to empower Oliver Wyman colleagues to become their best selves, enabling us to set high standards while providing our clients with innovative and forward-looking solutions,” Uthappa said.
Neema will be part of the Marsh McLennan Technology Leadership Team, reporting to Paul Beswick, Senior Vice President and the Global Chief Information Officer of Marsh McLennan.
Neema is passionate about eliminating the gender gap in tech, she mentors Start up CEOs and volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Boston. She is an author of The Cinderella Elephant-Finding Purpose, Power, and Potential in Unexpected Places, a collection of inspirational short stories based on her career.
About Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has 7,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on LinkedIn and X.