Willis Australasia Deputy CEO Tony Barber is to become CEO from January 1.

Mr Barber will replace Roger Wilkinson, who will retire at the end of the year after serving three years as CEO.

Mr Barber joined Willis in 1998 from Aon, and has since held senior client advocate positions for large clients, as well as placement and state leadership roles.

He started his insurance career in 1986 with New Zealand Insurance.

Willis Australasia employs 400 staff across six offices in Australia and three in New Zealand.

More details in our regular Monday bulletin.