The Economic Times

In 2000, Henry Kravis offered Joe Plumeri a job after a chance Paris meeting; the result made him Willis CEO despite limited experience in insurance and London

Joe Plumeris unexpected Paris meeting with Henry Kravis in 2000 led to an opportunity to run Willis. After 32 years with Citigroup and its predecessors, Plumeri became Willis chairman and CEO despite having little insurance experience. His appointment marked a major career move from financial services into the global insurance industry.