NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today announced the appointment of Lars Sorensen as Life Sciences Industry Leader for North America.
Sorensen will lead Willis’ life sciences industry strategy and work with leaders and placement teams to advance Willis’ position as a trusted advisor in the life sciences sector. He will report to Mike Giacobbe, Chief Commercial Officer, Willis North America. Sorensen will also drive solution development and serve as a subject matter expert for clients.
“Lars’ deep life sciences expertise, global perspective and client focus will strengthen our ability to help clients navigate complex business challenges, address emerging risks and achieve their objectives,” said Mike Giacobbe, Chief Commercial Officer, Willis North America. “His appointment reflects our continued investment in specialty talent and our commitment to delivering differentiated advice and solutions to clients.”
Sorensen brings more than 30 years of experience to Willis, most recently serving as Life Sciences Industry Vertical Leader, EMEA/UK at Aon. He has built and led high-performing teams, developed long-standing client relationships and driven growth across multiple markets, with expertise spanning industry, broking and liability.
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Willis, a WTW Business, Appoints Lars Sorensen as North America Life Sciences Industry Leader
Willis appoints Lars Sorensen as Life Sciences Industry Leader for North America to enhance client solutions and strategy.
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Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Lars Sorensen as the Life Sciences Industry Leader for North America, where he will spearhead the company's strategy in this sector and work closely with leaders to enhance Willis' role as a trusted advisor. Reporting to Mike Giacobbe, the Chief Commercial Officer, Sorensen will focus on developing solutions and offering his expertise to clients. Giacobbe emphasized that Sorensen's extensive experience and client-centric approach will help clients tackle complex challenges and emerging risks. Sorensen joins Willis with over 30 years of experience, including a previous leadership role at Aon, and his hiring reflects Willis' ongoing commitment to bringing in specialized talent to provide unique insights and solutions for clients.
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Who is the newly appointed Life Sciences Industry Leader at Willis?
The newly appointed Life Sciences Industry Leader at Willis is Lars Sorensen.
What will Lars Sorensen be responsible for at Willis?
Lars Sorensen will lead Willis' life sciences industry strategy and drive solution development.
How many years of experience does Lars Sorensen have?
Lars Sorensen brings more than 30 years of experience in the life sciences sector.
Who does Lars Sorensen report to at Willis?
Lars Sorensen reports to Mike Giacobbe, Chief Commercial Officer of Willis North America.
What is WTW's focus as a company?
WTW provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in people, risk, and capital.
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Full Release
NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today announced the appointment of Lars Sorensen as Life Sciences Industry Leader for North America.
Sorensen will lead Willis’ life sciences industry strategy and work with leaders and placement teams to advance Willis’ position as a trusted advisor in the life sciences sector. He will report to Mike Giacobbe, Chief Commercial Officer, Willis North America. Sorensen will also drive solution development and serve as a subject matter expert for clients.
“Lars’ deep life sciences expertise, global perspective and client focus will strengthen our ability to help clients navigate complex business challenges, address emerging risks and achieve their objectives,” said Mike Giacobbe, Chief Commercial Officer, Willis North America. “His appointment reflects our continued investment in specialty talent and our commitment to delivering differentiated advice and solutions to clients.”
Sorensen brings more than 30 years of experience to Willis, most recently serving as Life Sciences Industry Vertical Leader, EMEA/UK at Aon. He has built and led high-performing teams, developed long-standing client relationships and driven growth across multiple markets, with expertise spanning industry, broking and liability.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce, and maximize performance. Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
Media Contact
Lauren Ryan
Lauren.Ryan@wtwco.com
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