Lockton hires Simon Gilliat to lead international benefits strategy

Broker Lockton has appointed Simon Gilliat to drive the company’s international benefits strategy, leading teams in the UK, Asia, Latin America and MENA.

Based in London, Gilliat will provide strategic direction to Lockton’s global employee benefits proposition. He brings over a 30 years of sector specific experience to the role.

Gilliat joins Lockton from Coca-Cola where he was global head of benefits. Prior to that, he held a series of senior leadership positions at Willis Towers Watson, many of which were focused on helping grow and develop their international benefits businesses. For many years he was head of their international consulting practice. Other roles included head of growth for EMEA, managing consultant for the UK and head of CEEMEA.

Neil Nimmo, chief executive officer of Lockton International, said: “I am delighted that Simon will head up Lockton’s International Benefits practice. He joins at an exciting time when clients are extending their reach. He will be an invaluable asset, leveraging his extensive sector experience and ample relationships to provide the technical expertise that will support their global expansion.

“Simon will help to build on Lockton’s local but connected approach to help clients navigate both the complicated global benefits landscape and varying local nuances to ensure that our existing and future clients enjoy outstanding service – a central part of the Lockton experience.”

Gilliat commented: “I am excited to head up Lockton’s global benefits practice and lead the standout client focused team that has been built over the years. I look forward to the next phase of growth and supporting clients with innovative solutions that will drive employee wellbeing and enable businesses to reap dividends.”

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