Willis names Leah Mooney as Pacific consulting head for cyber risk

Willis has appointed Leah Mooney as the new Pacific Consulting Leader for Technology, Cyber and Privacy Risk.

Leah Mooney joins Willis with more than two decades of experience spanning legal, regulatory, governance, risk, and compliance roles. Her background includes supporting corporates, government entities, and not-for-profit organisations to navigate complex data breaches, managing critical infrastructure risks, resolving claims disputes, implementing measures to counter foreign interference, and ensuring the responsible application of privacy and emerging artificial intelligence technologies.

Mooney's expertise also covers a breadth of insurance matters, including cyber risk, professional indemnity, directors' and officers' liability, and general insurance. Her experience includes work on major coverage and claims cases within these specialisms.

Reflecting on her appointment, Leah Mooney said, "I am looking forward to being part of the expert advisory team at WTW, with its well-earned reputation for client service, dedication, and fit-for-purpose outcomes."

Ben Di Marco, Willis' Cyber and Technology Industry Leader, commented on the new appointment and said, "Leah is an outstanding acquisition for Willis. Her expert knowledge will help our clients better navigate their complex digital and emerging risks. She will also add to our team's technical excellence, as Leah is known across the industry for her ability to provide practical advice that crosses insurance, risk management, legal risks, and stakeholder obligations."

Jill Stewart, Willis' Head of Financial & Executive Risks Pacific, added, "We are excited that Leah is joining our team. Leah is a true market leader and her addition to our business will strengthen our ability to provide clients with market-leading risk services."

Prior to joining Willis, Mooney held the role of director at a Big Four consulting firm and worked as special counsel at an international law firm of high standing. She has also held senior in-house legal positions with a university and with an Australian organisation recognised for identity theft and cyber incident counselling and remediation services.

Mooney is actively engaged in industry groups contributing to policy and regulatory discussions on cyber risk, privacy, technology, data, and artificial intelligence. She is a member of the National Cyber Risk and Governance Committee of the Australian Computer Law Society, as well as the Queensland Law Society's Privacy, Technology, Data, and Intellectual Property Law Committee and GenAI and Regulation Advisory Group.