Willis, a WTW business, has announced the appointments of Conor Keating as Head of Cyber, Asia, and Carlos Grijalva as Head of Cyber Sales, Asia, effective immediately.
Based in Singapore, Keating transitions into his new role from his previous position as Cyber Growth Leader at Willis.
He has more than nine years of experience in cyber risk advisory and insurance solutions, and will be responsible for developing and implementing the company’s cyber growth strategy across Asia.
His focus will include strengthening broker relationships, enhancing market engagement, and supporting clients with tailored risk and insurance solutions.
After joining Willis in 2024, he has contributed to the expansion of the firm’s cyber capabilities across the region. Earlier in his career, he worked in London with a multinational brokerage, spending four years in North America and International wholesale before moving into the UK retail cyber sector, where he advised a number of FTSE 100 clients.
Grijalva, formerly Cyber Leader for Hong Kong and Greater China, will now lead Cyber Sales across Asia, reporting to Keating. Based in Hong Kong, he has supported the development of Willis’ cyber business across North Asian markets. In his new capacity, he will be responsible for driving sales initiatives, deepening market engagement, and expanding distribution networks across the region.
Before joining Willis, he held senior roles with major insurers, where he gained experience in product development, underwriting, and sales management, achieving consistent growth across multiple markets.
Peter Foster, Chairman, Global FINEX Cyber and Cyber Risk Solutions at Willis, commented: “These appointments reflect the depth of talent within our team. Conor and Carlos bring diverse experience and a client-first mindset that will further strengthen our position as the go-to partner for cyber risk management in Asia.
“While many boards feel confident in their cyber readiness, losses are often deeper and more costly than expected, and regulatory demands are rising. Our mission is to help organisations in Asia close this gap—by delivering innovative solutions and supporting them in achieving true cyber resilience in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.”
Namit Mahajan, Head of FINEX Asia at Willis, added: “These promotions reflect our commitment to developing internal expertise and creating meaningful career growth opportunities for our colleagues across Asia. Asia’s risk landscape is dynamic and fast evolving. Conor and Carlos have shown exceptional vision in helping clients navigate these challenges. Their appointments reinforce our focus on delivering impactful cyber risk solutions across the region.”
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