Guy Carpenter Forms Global Strategic Advisory Unit with Bentley as President

Guy Carpenter & Co. announced a newly created Global Strategic Advisory organization comprised of its Advisory, Analytics, Structured Risk, M&A Advisory, Lloyd’s Capital and Business Intelligence capabilities.

Rob Bentley has been appointed president of Global Strategic Advisory. He re-joins Guy Carpenter from Marsh, where he most recently ran the U.S. and Canada Division. Reporting to Peter Hearn, president & CEO of Guy Carpenter, Bentley will be based in New York. Bentley is a 30-year veteran of insurance and reinsurance broking, with significant executive and operational experience in analytics and software development, the company said in a statement.

“Guy Carpenter’s Strategic Advisory organization will add value to clients by delivering a globally consistent methodology for our advisory tools and capabilities,” said Hearn. “I am pleased to welcome Rob back to Guy Carpenter in this important leadership role.”

In connection with the creation of the Global Strategic Advisory organization, Vicky Carter has been appointed vice chairman of Global Strategic Advisory. Carter will also report to Hearn, and will continue to be based in London. A reinsurance industry veteran with more than 35 years of experience, most recently Carter served as vice chair of Guy Carpenter’s international operations, and previously has held multiple prominent leadership roles in the industry.

“The new Guy Carpenter Global Strategic Advisory organization reflects our commitment to delivering a high-quality and consistently compelling global client experience,” said Hearn. “Vicky is a seasoned executive who will work closely with our major clients and prospects around the world to help them grow profitably by identifying strategic opportunities.”

Source: Guy Carpenter