Bob Wigley Joins Oliver Wyman As Senior Advisor To Support Its Financial Services Practice
October 09, 2024
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London, 9 October, 2024 - Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) announced today the appointment of Bob Wigley as Senior Advisor to its financial services practice, effective immediately. Mr. Wigley is based in London.
In his role, Mr. Wigley is dedicated to enhancing Oliver Wyman's support for clients and strengthening the financial services practice. Mr. Wigley will also actively contribute to shaping Oliver Wyman's strategic vision for the future of the global financial services industry, while also helping expand Oliver Wyman's strategic relationships across the private and public sectors.
Mr. Wigley brings over 25 years of experience in the banking industry, having spent over a decade at investment banks including Morgan Grenfell and Merrill Lynch. He is the current Chairman of UK Finance. Prior to this, Mr. Wigley was EMEA Chairman of Merrill Lynch between 2003 and 2009. Between 2006 and 2009 he was a member of the Court of the Bank of England and has formally been a member of the Takeover Panel, the Financial Services Authority’s Senior Practitioners Panel.
Mr. Wigley said: “Financial services is an incredibly dynamic sector in which the UK is a world class player. There is much to do to ensure that UK retains its leadership, driving growth, innovation and resilience. I have worked with Oliver Wyman for over a decade as a client and have long admired their deep expertise and impact on the industry’s biggest challenges. I look forward to now working with Oliver Wyman and their clients to help shape the future of the financial services industry.”
Ronan O’Kelly, Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking, Europe added: “Bob brings a wealth of experience in leading and advising some of the world’s top financial services institutions, across both private and public sectors.
Given his unique perspective on the strategic future of the sector, Bob will be of great value to Oliver Wyman’s clients as we partner with them on their next challenges.”
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.