WTW appoints Aon’s Pieter Van Ede as global head of trade credit

WTW has appointed Aon’s Pieter Van Ede as global head of trade credit to help spur its growth plans in this specialty area.

Van Ede was previously deputy global head of credit solutions at Aon and has more than 30 years’ experience in delivering trade credit insurance across several continents.

He will be based in Denver at WTW and report to Evan Freely, head of global financial solutions.

Van Ede takes over the role previously held by Scott Ettien. Ettien will continue as financial solutions regional head of North America, and extend his role as global head of receivables and supply chain finance remit.

WTW said it has identified trade credit as an area of focus.

“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,” said Freely.