Scott's new role revealed

Anna Scott is Mercer’s New Zealand new chief executive replacing Martin Lewington who stepped down recently.

Mercer is part of NYSE listed Marsh McLennan.

Scott will be responsible for leading Mercer’s operations across New Zealand, working closely with local and regional teams to further develop Mercer’s capabilities in superannuation, health and benefits, workforce solutions and investment services for the benefit of clients and members.

“Anna has the right breadth of experience to lead Mercer’s trajectory in New Zealand,” said Toni Ferrier, Marsh McLennan’s New Zealand chief executive. “Through her deep understanding of our market, combined with her international experience, she will draw on the best of Mercer’s global expertise and capabilities to serve the needs of clients and members and deliver business growth. We look forward to welcoming her to the business.”

Scott has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services and consulting sectors, both in New Zealand and internationally, to the role. She has demonstrated a capacity to identify business opportunities and align strategy with customer outcomes in her prior roles as chief executive  fund manager Smart and chief operating officer for Hobson Wealth.

Scott said, “I have long admired Mercer for its investment and consulting capabilities. I’m excited to work with Mercer’s local board and leadership team, to continue to support clients’ and members’ investment and retirement needs and deliver strategic workforce solutions to New Zealand’s businesses.”