Mercer Appoints New Head Of New Zealand Business

Thursday 8 January 2009
Media Release

Mercer Appoints New Head Of New Zealand Business

Mercer has elevated Martin Lewington to the role of New Zealand business leader, extending his current role as head of investments to oversee the company’s entire business in New Zealand.

Martin replaces Bernie O’Brien who will return to Melbourne, over a phased transition period in early 2009, to take up a new role in the outsourcing business across Australia and New Zealand.

Martin, who has had extensive local and international experience in investment and professional services, joined Mercer in 2006. He was one of the main architects of the investment strategy for Mercer’s KiwiSaver products.

Prior to joining Mercer Martin was a Director of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Wellington, and held roles in Wealth Management and Corporate Finance Services including Cameron Partners Investment Bankers; and a Senior Manager at Ernst and Young, both in Wellington and London.

Peter Promnitz, Chief Executive of Mercer in Australia and New Zealand thanked Mr O’Brien for his commitment to Mercer New Zealand over the past two years and welcomed Martin to the role.

“New Zealand remains a very important and dynamic market for Mercer. Bernie has been an excellent leader over the past two years in which time we’ve seen the launch of KiwiSaver and continued growth as a trusted advisor to companies throughout New Zealand.

“Martin has a solid understanding of this business and the New Zealand market. He will be a great leader for Mercer as we help our clients navigate through these unprecedented times, facing the dual challenges of managing through a global financial crisis but continuing to grapple with the issues of a critical talent shortage."

In addition to his role as country leader, Martin will maintain his responsibilities as head of Mercer’s investment business.

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