Marsh McLennan has announced the appointment of Kim Abildgaard as chief executive officer for its Denmark operations, effective October 1. Abildgaard succeeds Dorothee Gnaedinger and will be based in Copenhagen.
In his new role, Abildgaard will oversee the integration of Marsh McLennan’s global capabilities across its four businesses—Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman—to support clients throughout Denmark. He will also lead initiatives aimed at delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the firm’s local client services.
Abildgaard brings nearly 25 years of experience in the insurance and professional services sectors. Over the past four years, he has led Mercer’s European career practice, driving growth and collaboration across multiple countries. Most recently, he served as interim CEO of Marsh McLennan Denmark.
In a related move, Marsh McLennan has appointed Renee McGowan as chief commercial officer, international, also effective October 1. McGowan will continue as CEO of Marsh McLennan’s India, Middle East, and Africa business until early 2026 before relocating to Europe.
McGowan’s role will focus on aligning regional sales and client strategies across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, emphasizing integrated solutions for emerging risks, including cyber, climate, and regulatory challenges.
The company described these leadership changes as part of a strategic push to expand its global broking footprint beyond North America and sharpen its commercial strategy across six regions, including Europe and the UK.
Earlier this year, Marsh McLennan reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, with growth across its risk and consulting segments and continued momentum from recent acquisitions. The firm posted revenue of US$7.0 billion for the quarter ended June 30, marking a 12% increase from the same period last year, or 4% on an underlying basis.
