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Key Highlights:
- Gerald M.Dolina appointed Head of Corporate Risk & Broking in the Philippines, effective January 2, 2025.
- James Matti transitions to Managing Director of Health, Wealth & Career, ensuring continued service excellence.
- WTW emphasizes its commitment to the Philippines as a key market for specialty brokerage and risk advisory.
WTW (NASDAQ:WTW), a prominent global advisory, broking, and solutions firm, is poised to enhance its Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) operations in the Philippines with the announcement of Gerald M.Dolina, known as Gary, as the new Head of the Philippines and CRB Philippines. Effective January 2, 2025, Gary’s leadership is expected to bring a fresh perspective and robust expertise to the company, reinforcing WTW's commitment to delivering exceptional services in this vital market.
Until Gary’s transition into his new role, James Matti will continue to lead the CRB business. Following Gary's arrival, James will shift to the position of Managing Director for Health, Wealth & Career (HWC) Philippines. In this role, he will maintain his focus on client service excellence, a hallmark of his leadership during his tenure as Head of the Philippines and CRB.
Simon Weaver, Head of Asia Pacific and CRB Asia Pacific at WTW, acknowledged James's significant contributions over the past 18 years. “James has built a centre of cultural excellence for our colleagues and has consistently delighted our clients,” he stated. “His leadership has laid a strong foundation for the evolution of our CRB business.” Weaver expressed enthusiasm about the future as James collaborates with the new leadership to enhance service offerings.
Gary Dolina joins WTW with nearly three decades of experience in the complex risk landscape. His extensive background includes previous leadership roles at multinational brokers, equipping him with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the insurance and risk management sectors. Rupert Roberts, Head of CRB Southeast Asia, expressed confidence in Gary’s ability to meet the evolving needs of clients. “Gary is an industry leader committed to exceptional client service, which is crucial as clients increasingly seek smarter, data-driven solutions,” Roberts remarked.
The Philippines represents a critical market for WTW’s Southeast Asia strategy, and the firm is committed to investing in local talent to enhance its service offerings. As WTW aspires to become the best specialty broker and risk advisor in the region, the integration of Gary into the leadership team is seen as a strategic move to better align with client needs and market demands.
WTW’s commitment to providing tailored solutions backed by data and insights positions the firm to address the complexities of risk management in today’s fast-paced environment. With a strong focus on client satisfaction and service excellence, WTW is set to further solidify its reputation as a trusted partner in the Philippines and beyond.
As the firm embarks on this new chapter, the leadership transition is not only a testament to WTW's growth strategy but also underscores its dedication to providing high-quality advisory and brokerage services in an increasingly competitive landscape.
