WTW invests in trade credit with key appointment from Aon

WTW announced the appointment of Pieter Van Ede as Global Head of Trade Credit, reporting into Evan Freely, Head of Global Financial Solutions at WTW...

Formerly Deputy Global Head of Credit Solutions at Aon, Van Ede has over 30 years’ experience in delivering trade credit insurance across several continents. He also previously held executive positions at Marsh as well as Atradius in The Netherlands and Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation in South Africa.

Based in Denver, Van Ede who joins WTW in February will be responsible for delivering the Global Trade Credit strategy. WTW has identified trade credit as an area of focus and today’s appointment demonstrates the company’s commitment to growth in this specialist area.

Van Ede will take over the role previously held by Scott Ettien who will continue as Financial Solutions Regional Head of North America as well as extending Ettien’s role as Global Head of Receivables and Supply Chain Finance.

Evan Freely, Head of Global Financial Solutions, WTW, commented “Pieter’s extensive background in trade credit insurance, will enable WTW to build on the strength and depth of our current offering across the globe. We are delighted to welcome Pieter to the WTW team.”