Mercerannounced today that Julie Humphries has been appointed thecompany’s new global defined contribution (DC) consultingleader.

Humphries will also serve on the company's retirement, risk andfinance (RRF) global management team. She will report to SimonO’Regan, global leader of Mercer’s retirement, risk and financebusiness, and Asghar Alam, global leader of Mercer’s investmentconsulting business.

“Julie combines years of experience in human resources as wellas in finance, an important combination for driving growth acrossthe spectrum of defined contribution solutions around the world,”said O’Regan in a press release.

Humphries will develop and lead business and sales teams, aswell as lead the continuing global development and deployment ofMercer’s DC consulting services and intellectual capital. She istaking the position over from Barbara Marder, who created theposition in 2007. Last year, Meyer became the leader ofMercer’s international consulting group.

“Julie will serve as an important link between Mercer’sinvestment and retirement businesses, helping to ensure thatMercer’s best thinking is utilized for its clients regardless ofgeography,” Alam said.

Most recently, Humphries acted as Mercer’s RRF market businessleader in the Southwest/Southeast; she will retain this positionuntil a replacement is found.

Humphries first joined Mercer in 1990 and rejoined the companyin 2007 after a stint at Bank of America, where she held a varietyof positions. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree fromUniversity of Georgia and a Master of Arts degree from GeorgiaState University. She is an Associate in the Society of Actuaries and a member of theAmerican Academy ofActuaries.