Mercer appoints Ben Kibbe US West Zone Leader 

United States, 15 August 2024

NEW YORK, August 15, 2024 Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today announced the appointment of Ben Kibbe as its US West Zone Leader. In this role, he will report to Mercer’s US and Canada Region President Susan Potter. Based in San Francisco, he will also continue to serve as Mercer’s Northern California Market Leader.

“Ben joined Mercer nearly a decade ago and since then has done a terrific job working with clients in Northern California. His experience at Mercer, pedigree in HR consulting and deep industry expertise in high tech, as well as healthcare, retail and insurance, make him the ideal leader for this region,” said Ms. Potter. “I’m excited to see the West Zone continue to flourish under his stewardship.” 

Mr. Kibbe will oversee the continued commercial success of Mercer in the region, including offices in the Pacific Northwest, Southern California and the Mountain States. In addition to maintaining his client management and Office Leader responsibilities, Mr. Kibbe will focus on delivering exceptional client and colleague experiences.

“The West offers a dynamic and exciting business landscape. I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead the charge for Mercer in this zone and continue to provide outstanding service to our clients to help them thrive and grow,” said Mr. Kibbe.

Prior to joining Mercer in 2015, Mr. Kibbe led engagements with clients in the West at Willis Towers Watson. He brings more than 30 years of experience to the role, having held several positions of increasing responsibility in client management and business leadership throughout his career. 


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Mercer a business of  Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: MarshGuy CarpenterMercer 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 www.mercer.com or follow on LinkedIn and X.