Mercer appoints Mustafa Faizani as market leader

By: Prachi Verma Dadhwal

NEW DELHI: Mercer, a consulting player in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies has appointed Mustafa Faizani, a 10 year Mercer veteran, as Market Leader & CEO for India, the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. He will also serve as CEO of Mercer UAE, according to a company release.

Mercer has had a presence in the Middle East since 1997 and has a team of more than 200 colleagues based in India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Africa.

“We have invested significant resources in these countries to deliver advanced solutions that help our clients succeed and make a positive difference in people’s lives,” said David Anderson, President, Growth Markets Region, Mercer. “We believe each of these countries are poised for significant growth. Under Mustafa’s leadership, our teams will partner with our clients to build sustainable, high-powered, people-focused businesses that succeed by preparing today to meet tomorrow’s needs and opportunities.”

Faizani joined Mercer in Los Angeles in 2007 to work in the firm’s US Heath and Benefits and Retirement units. He has served as CFO of Mercer’s Growth Markets Region since 2012.