Mercer has appointed Mark Rowlands as Sales and Marketing Leader for its defined contribution (DC) and Savings business. Mr Rowlands will be responsible for leading the continued growth of Mercer’s 70 strong, dedicated DC and Savings team and for supporting its pioneering initiatives such as Mercer Workplace Savings.
Mr Rowlands joins from Partnership Assurance where he was Head of Corporate Partners. Prior to that he spent seven years at AXA Corporate where he held a number of different roles, including Head of Business Development and Head of Consultants Relationships and Corporate Partnerships.
Brian Henderson, Leader for Mercer’s DC and Savings business, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have Mark lead the sales and marketing efforts for our newly formed DC and Savings team. Mark brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, including a real understanding of the market."
Mr Rowlands commented: "Mercer is driving innovation and thought leadership in the DC market, to the benefit of both employers and their employees. I am delighted to be joining such a dynamic organisation at a game-changing point in the evolution of DC in the UK. A period which I am sure will see the delivery of genuine and far-reaching innovation that will benefit members."
Mercer’s DC and Savings team brings together all relevant specialisms including benefit consulting, governance expertise, DC investment consulting and development, communication, and provider and product research. It is the largest integrated and dedicated DC and savings team in the UK.
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