Mumbai: Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, announced today the appointment of Siddhartha Gupta as its India president. Gupta brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, having most recently served as Mercer Mettl’s CEO.

Gupta will report to Marsh McLennan’s India CEO Sanjay Kedia, and will join the leadership teams for Marsh McLennan in India and Mercer in India, Middle East and Africa Region.

Kedia added, “Under Siddhartha’s leadership, Mercer Mettl, our international talent assessment arm, has achieved remarkable growth, becoming the largest online assessment entity in India and one of the world’s fastest-growing HR and Ed-tech startups. With his proven track record of success and deep understanding of the talent landscape, he is poised to drive innovation and propel Mercer’s success in India.”

Gupta commented, “I am excited to take on this role and lead efforts to further strengthen Mercer's position as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to unlock their workforces’ full potential. Together with the talented teams at Mercer, I look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional value to our clients.”