Tim Sweeney, Chairman and CEO of Liberty Mutual Insurance, has announced that Gordon Watson has been elected to the company’s board of directors.

Watson brings over three decades of experience in the insurance sector. He recently served as Chair of AXA Asia and CEO of AXA Asia & Africa, where he led operations across 18 countries and spearheaded transformation efforts.

Prior to that, Watson was Regional Chief Executive at AIA. He also served as Global Executive Vice Chairman / Regional CEO and Chairman Japan, ALICO at AIG.

Watson is also an advocate for mental health. He serves on the board of OneMind, a U.S.-based nonprofit organisation focused on improving mental health, co-led the development of the Mental Health at Work Index with Columbia University, and is the founding Chair of Shared Value Initiative Hong Kong and co-founder of MiYA.

Sweeney said, “We are pleased to welcome Gordon to our board of directors. His extensive background in the insurance industry and dedication to promoting holistic health and leadership development in the workplace will bring invaluable insights as we navigate the evolving market landscape.

“Gordon’s global perspective and vast experience in the well-being space will help us continue creating value for our policyholders and partners and shape a winning culture.”

Watson commented, “I am honored to join the Liberty Mutual board of directors and work closely with the management team as we face the complexities of the insurance industry. I am committed to leveraging my experience to drive the organization’s success now and in the future, and look forward to helping the company achieve its goals.”

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