Johan Forsgård to take new Nordics leadership role at Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson has named Johan Forsgård as the leader of its new Nordics region structure. 

In the new role of Head of the Nordics, Johan Forsgård will manage the newly formed Nordics region of Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway. He is based in Stockholm and starts the role with immediate effect.

Johan Forsgård was previously Head of Sweden and Finland, having had held that post since 2016. He joined Willis Towers Watson in 2005 and has worked in a range of leadership positions, becoming Head of Sweden in 2012.

He will now be responsible for leading a complex region to implement the strategic vision of Willis Towers Watson, drive sales and client management, and grow revenues in multiple lines of business.

Anne Pullum, Head of Western Europe, Willis Towers Watson, said: “Johan is a dynamic and committed leader, and this new role enables him to build on his many successes in the region. We have established a strong reputation in the Nordics, and clients there have shown a growing appetite for our wide range of global solutions.”

Johan Forsgård, Head of the Nordics, said: “I am honoured to be given the chance to lead the Nordic region, where we have very strong businesses, and excellent people and leaders. I know our Nordics businesses well from my long career with the company, and I have a strong background in our corporate risk and broking business. We are well positioned to accelerate our existing strategy and deliver value to our clients in the shape of a more integrated Nordic team.”