Broker WTW, has announced that it has appointed Blake Koen to join the company’s rapidly expanding energy team in Houston as managing director, global client advocate, natural resources for its North America business.
Within this role, Koen will help to develop and execute the strategic direction of WTW’s energy business.
Koen brings more than 20 years of experience in the energy liability market towards the role. Previously he served as senior-vice president at Lockton in the North American team.
Additionally, he also held senior roles at Aon, Gallagher and Liberty Mutual, where he was responsible for dealing with complex upstream and midstream companies.
Bill Helander, WTW, head of natural resources, North America, commented: “We are delighted to have Blake join our rapidly expanding team. Blake is one of the best liability brokers and account executives in the energy industry and his recruitment is not only a significant hire for WTW, it also further signifies our bold intentions and commitment to the natural resources sector in North America.”
This latest hire follows a string of appointments made last month by WTW for its energy team in Houston.
