Towers Watson recently announced the appointment of Steven Yu, as Head of the International Consulting Group (ICG) for Asia Pacific. Yu, based in Shanghai, is responsible for taking Towers Watson’s broad range of solutions to the increasing number of international MNCs looking to Asia for growth. Yu previously worked as the Shanghai Benefits Business Leader and Actuary for the organisation and brings over 17 years of consulting experience to his new role. He replaces Gavin Watkins who will be moving to a client relationship management and advisor role specialising in the globalisation of Asian MNCs.
“We are very pleased to have Steven join the ICG team in Asia, the largest team in the industry that is focused on developing global and/or cross-border solutions. His strong background in working with clients, and his extensive experience in M&A, benefits and actuarial consulting in the US and China will bring great value to clients in the region,” said Andrew Heard, Benefits Leader, Towers Watson—Asia Pacific.