Jeroen Everling replaces interim chief executive Alistair Lester next month

Jeroen Everling

Willis has announced Jeroen Eveling will replace Alistair Lester as chief executive of its Netherlands branch.

Everling, who takes up the role on 1 June, will lead a team of about 100 Willis associates based in two offices in Beverwijk and its headquarters in Amsterdam. Lester will continue to support the firm in a non-executive capacity.

Commenting on his appointment, Everling said: “I am excited to be joining Willis and look forward to working with a great leadership team in the Netherlands to drive sustainable growth. This is a thrilling opportunity to help clients access the full range of risk management services and solutions that define Willis as the global risk adviser and broker of choice.”

Everling has almost 17 years’ experience in the insurance industry in a number of senior roles. He has been an executive director at Aon Risk Solutions since early 2006 and a member of the Aon Netherlands senior management team. He has also held a variety of positions at Marsh, initially as a European practice leader and ultimately holding responsibility for the regional Dutch office network.