Marsh announced from its London offices that it has named Chris Baker as Client Director within its Trade Credit Practice, and Doug Smith as a Business Risk Consultant based in Marsh’s Edinburgh office.
Baker will report to Practice Leader Tim Smith, and will be responsible for generating new business opportunities within the UK and pan-European deals across a number of trade sectors.
He has over 25 years’ experience in the credit insurance market and joins Marsh from Aon, where he was Executive Director of Aon Trade Credit. “In 2005, Baker led Aon’s industry specialisation programme, concentrating specifically on the steel, construction and engineering sectors,” said the announcement.
Tim Smith commented: “Chris is a very welcome addition to the team. His exceptional knowledge and experience within our industry will no doubt prove invaluable as we grow our trade credit business in 2007.” Baker stated: “This is an exciting time to be joining Marsh, which is recognized as a major force in the trade credit arena. I look forward to working with the team and playing a central role in growing Marsh’s trade credit business.”
Doug Smith will be responsible for “the development of risk consultancy services to existing and potential clients across Scotland,” said the announcement. “He will also monitor the delivery of consultancy services to clients.”
Smith has over 10 years’ experience working in the development and sales of risk consulting propositions spanning a range of industries at home and abroad. An accountant to trade before moving into risk consulting, he has worked with PRCI, ICTS Global Security BV, House of Fraser and Debenhams.
Welcoming Doug Smith to Marsh, Mike Still, Managing Director, Business Development, commented: “Doug will continue to build the risk consultancy offering that contributes to making our clients more successful by helping them understand and proactively manage risk. His wide-ranging experience of business development and risk management, coupled with his familiarity with corporate financials, makes him an excellent addition to the Scottish and UK businesses.”
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