Willis Towers Watson Appoints Steven Alcock as Principal Accounting Officer

Executive Summary

On November 3, 2026, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 5.02 announcing an executive leadership succession plan for its principal accounting function.

Key Details

• Succession Plan: Steven Alcock, age 47, has been appointed to succeed Joseph Kurpis as the Company's Principal Accounting Officer and Controller, with the appointment becoming effective on April 1, 2027.
• Predecessor: Joseph Kurpis previously informed the Company of his intent to retire from his role as Principal Accounting Officer and Controller.
• Background of Appointee: Mr. Alcock has served as Head of Finance, International of the Company since January 2022 and as Chief Financial Officer of Willis Limited (a regulated U.K. subsidiary) since December 2025. He joined the Company in 1997 and has held various senior accounting and finance leadership roles.
• Governance & Related Party Transactions: There are no family relationships, arrangements or understandings, or reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K relating to Mr. Alcock's appointment.

Market Impact & Trading Significance

The trading significance of this filing is assessed as Low. The transition represents an orderly internal succession plan with an effective date set five months out, carrying no immediate material financial or operational disruptions.