Global broker WTW has announced the appointment of Christian Ryan as industry specialties leader for Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) North America. 

Ryan served as a producer at WTW from 2005 to 2014 before departing the company for Marsh, where he served as managing director and US leader for the hospitality, sports and entertainment practice until 2020. At that time, he assumed the role of Dallas office head and South Central Zone risk segment leader, a position he held until rejoining WTW on Sept. 6.

In his new role, Ryan will report to Mike Liss, North America leader for CRB.

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“Christian brings a wealth of industry experience and relationships back to WTW, and he will hit the ground with momentum as our industry divisions continue to deepen their industry specialization,” Liss said.

“I am deeply excited to return to WTW,” Ryan said. “I am eager to work with Michael Chang and WTW’s North American team to deliver best-in-class solutions for our clients through our industry vertical divisions.”