MAXIS Global Benefits Network has appointed Aaron Brown and Larry Howley to the new positions of regional directors in the company’s business development team.
They both join Juliet Kwek, regional director, APAC, to complete the MAXIS GBN business development leadership team.
MAXIS is the international employee benefits joint venture between MetLife and AXA, providing fronting and programme management services for EB programmes around the world.
Brown has been appointed regional director for EMEA and is responsible for all outbound business development across the region.
He has more than 12 years of experience working in the global employee benefits industry, joining MAXIS GBN in 2012 from MetLife Europe.
“I’m delighted to be taking on this role and leading the business development teams across EMEA,” Brown said.
“I’m looking forward to collaborating with our talented teams, trusted partners, and contributing to the continued success and growth of MAXIS GBN in the EMEA region.”
Howley has been appointed regional director for the Americas where he will be responsible for leading the outbound Americas business development team.
He has held various positions at MAXIS GBN, most recently as regional manager for the US Northeast leading a team of account managers
“There’re lots of exciting challenges and opportunities within the Americas region, with some of the largest multinationals looking to innovate in the employee benefits space,” Howley said.
“I’m excited to be taking on this new role and leading our incredibly strong Americas team to deliver the best service for our clients and key partners in the region.”
Howley also spent five years as an underwriting manager for MAXIS GBN’s Americas region.
“Aaron has been instrumental in supporting some of our most strategic customers since he joined MAXIS, and he and his team have produced exceptional results year after year,” said Paul Lewis, chief business development officer, MAXIS GBN.
“I have no doubt that he will continue to excel in this new role.
“Larry has also been incredibly successful during his time at MAXIS, managing relationships with some of our largest clients and key partners. “
“I’m confident that Larry, and his team, will continue to deliver a great service as he takes on this new challenge.”