MERCER MARSH BENEFITS
Richard Roper , Health & Benefits Leader Hong Kong , Mercer Marsh Benefits ( MMB ) Asia , discusses building an excellent workforce and optimising data in order to drive the insurance company forward
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Richard Roper , Health & Benefits Leader Hong Kong , Mercer Marsh Benefits ( MMB ) Asia , became a part of MMB , a collaboration between Mercer and Marsh , when Marsh & McLennan acquired Jardine Lloyd Thompson ( JLT ) in April 2019 . Roper had been with JLT for over 20 years , starting out as a consultant before moving to lead the corporate financial services business , private clients , sales and marketing in the UK . In 2014 , he moved to Asia in order to lead the JLT Employee Benefits business in Asia . Though the merger marked a significant shift across the organisation , Roper takes personal pride in the success of the integration of the two companies . “ During this time , we surpassed all targets . This was against a backdrop of difficult times in Hong Kong ,” he adds . “ The resilience of the team to get the job done was remarkable .”
Roper ’ s role divides into two sets of priorities : internal and external . “ From an internal perspective I want to build a great working environment which gives everyone an opportunity to shine ,” he explains .
MARCH 2020