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Towers Watson appoints new global investment head
Global professional services company Towers Watson has appointed Chris Ford as the global head of its investment business, effective immediately.
Towers Watson’s investment business, which currently has over US$2 trillion assets under advice, provides consulting services in risk assessment, strategic asset allocation, fiduciary management and investment manager selection for institutional investors.
Ford succeeds Carl Hess who, has assumed the role of managing director of the Americas region and joins the company’s executive committee.
Towers Watson managing director of Risk and Financial Services, Tricia Guinn said of the appointment: “Chris has proven himself to be very capable - both strategically and operationally - at propelling the business forward and delivering strong growth and excellent results for our clients.”
Ford joined Towers Watson 23 years ago and has held numerous leadership roles during that time, most recently heading the company’s investment business in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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