People Moves: SterlingRisk Promotes Waterman to Deputy CEO, Beres to COO

SterlingRisk, headquartered in Woodbury, New York, promoted Marci Waterman, Esq., to deputy chief executive officer, and appointed John S. Beres as chief operating officer (COO).

Waterman joined SterlingRisk in 2013 and served as COO for nearly a decade. In addition to her newly elevated role, Waterman will continue to serve as president of Sterling Analytics, which is owned by SterlingRisk. With her shift away from day-to-day operational responsibilities at SterlingRisk, Waterman will focus on continuing to transform Sterling Analytics into a technology-driven business.

Beres, who has been promoted to COO, will assume responsibility for the firm’s day-to-day operations and the execution of its key priorities. Beres joined SterlingRisk in 2017 and most recently served as chief business officer and director of client services and development. With more than 40 years of senior level experience in the insurance industry, he brings expertise in operational management and complex risk solutions.