Press Release

WTW Appoints New York Market Leader to Its Health and Benefits Business

Issued by WTW

Nov. 3, 2025

NEW YORK -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the appointment of McLee Smith as New York Market leader for its Health & Benefits (H&B) business. In this role, Smith will lead the overall growth of business in the region and manage client relationships. He will be based in New York City.

We’re delighted to welcome McLee to the H&B leadership team,” said Anne Pullum, global head of H&B. “A highly regarded industry leader, McLee brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role – both on the consulting and broking side of healthcare. We’re looking forward to the fresh perspectives he’ll bring and the great impact he’ll have with our colleagues and our clients.”

Smith joins WTW from Gallagher, where he spent the last five years as area president for New York and New Jersey metro. Prior to that, he served as employee benefits office leader at Lockton Companies.

About WTW

At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.

Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.

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