Willis Towers Watson elevates Tarantello to lead western US

Broker Willis Towers Watson has appointed Maureen Tarantello to head the company's West region, and join its North America leadership team.

In her new role, Tarantello will be based in Dallas, and be responsible for managing and growing the company’s business and client relationships across the western US.

Tarantello most recently served as the Dallas market leader at Willis Towers Watson.

She joined the company in 1993 as a defined contribution benefit specialist, and has since held several leadership appointments, including director of account management and compensation practice leader in Chicago.

"We’re really excited for Maureen to assume the leadership of our West region in the US and to join the North America leadership team," said Joe Gunn, head of North America, Willis Towers Watson.

"Maureen is a seasoned professional, deeply committed to her clients and colleagues. I’m confident in her ability to drive success across the West region."

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