Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, has announced the appointment of Siddhartha Gupta as its India President. Gupta will report directly to Sanjay Kedia, Marsh McLennan’s India Chief Executive Officer, and will join the leadership teams for both Marsh McLennan in India and Mercer in the India, Middle East, and Africa region, according to an official statement.
Gupta, who most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Mercer Mettl, is recognized for his role in achieving significant growth for Mercer Mettl, establishing it as the largest online assessment entity in India and one of the world’s fastest-growing HR and Ed-tech startups.
Sanjay Kedia, CEO of Marsh McLennan India, praised Gupta’s leadership, stating, “Under Siddhartha’s leadership, Mercer Mettl has achieved remarkable growth. 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.”
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Gupta stated, “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 workforce’s full potential.”
Mercer, with more than 20,000 colleagues based in 43 countries, operates in over 130 countries. It is a part of Marsh McLennan, a leading professional services firm specializing in risk, strategy, and people. Marsh McLennan boasts a workforce of over 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $23 billion.
With Siddhartha Gupta at the helm, Mercer aims to continue its trajectory of growth and innovation, reinforcing its status as a leader in providing comprehensive talent solutions and services in India.
