Oliver Wyman Appoints Elena Belov And Michael Duane As Co-heads Of The Finance And Risk Practice For The Americas
November 19, 2024
NEW YORK, November 19, 2024 – Oliver Wyman, a leading global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) announced today that Elena Belov and Michael Duane have been appointed Co-Heads of Finance and Risk for the Americas effective immediately. Ms. Belov and Mr. Duane will be based in the firm’s New York office.
"Elena and Mike are committed leaders with energy, vision, and passion to grow our franchise and develop our team," said Mariya Rosberg, Head of Banking & Financial Services for the Americas. “They are respected and trusted advisors to our financial institution clients on risk management, transformation, financial resource allocation, and regulatory remediation. We are excited to see how they propel the business forward in the coming years.”
“I am thrilled to lead our Finance and Risk practice into its next chapter. It’s an exciting time in financial services; with many emerging risks and disruptions, and a need to develop innovative solutions to manage them. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to work with and learn from our talented team. My goal is to bring the best of Oliver Wyman’s people, analytics, and technology to solve our clients’ most complex problems,” said Ms. Belov.
Ms. Belov has decades of experience in banking strategy, governance, and risk management. She advises senior management and boards on industry developments, regulatory strategy, and organizational effectiveness. During her career, she has helped financial services institutions solve their most complex problems including several successful transformations, notably in the areas of risk and compliance.
Mr. Duane is widely recognized as an expert on matters related to finance and risk. He advises financial institutions on distinct matters at the intersection of risk, regulation, and business strategy. During his career with Oliver Wyman, he has supported senior management and boards on navigating the changing banking landscape, managing financial resources, and structuring effective and efficient risk frameworks.
“Our Finance and Risk team is the best in the business, and I am honored to lead this group of exceptional colleagues into our next stage of growth. The financial services landscape is increasingly dynamic, with a need for leading-edge approaches to manage new risks while enabling business growth. I’m thrilled to work with our talented team to bring the best of Oliver Wyman to solve our clients’ most pressing challenges,” said Mr. Duane.
About Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.