Willis Towers Watson PLC
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Willis Towers Watson PLC (WTW)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.5% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 100.7%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC | 9.64 | 8,951,720 | +106.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 8.74 | 8,113,226 | -4.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Dodge & Cox | 8.64 | 8,025,392 | +9.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.64 | 6,164,853 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Harris Associates L.P. | 6.36 | 5,908,033 | -1.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Company | 6.32 | 5,867,533 | -1.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Artisan Partners Limited Partnership | 5.97 | 5,541,048 | +46.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.54 | 4,216,835 | -0.2 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Value | 4.70 | 4,364,824 | +46.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Artisan International Value Investor | 4.70 | 4,364,824 | +46.0 | 06/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hess Carl Aaron | Chief Executive Officer | 117,548 | 36,439,826 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Gebauer Julie Jarecke | Pres.-Health, Wealth & Career | 78,034 | 24,190,517 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Furman Matthew | General Counsel | 35,561 | 11,024,019 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Clarke Lucy | President of Risk & Broking | 22,759 | 7,055,144 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Pullum Anne | Co-Head of Corporate Dev. | 22,448 | 6,958,956 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Banas Kristy D | Chief Human Resources Officer | 11,366 | 3,523,368 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Faber Alexis | Chief Operating Officer | 10,752 | 3,332,978 $ | Aug 10, 2026 | direct |
| Krasner Andrew Jay | Chief Financial Officer | 4,475 | 1,387,289 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Qureshi Imran Ahmed | Global Head of Geographies | 2,359 | 731,293 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Kurpis Joseph Stephen | PAO and Controller | 1,693 | 524,839 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Faber Alexis | Chief Operating Officer | Sell | 730 | 342.70 | 250,172 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Krasner Andrew Jay | Chief Financial Officer | Other | 15 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Qureshi Imran Ahmed | Global Head of Geographies | Other | 6 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Pullum Anne | Co-Head of Corporate Dev. | Other | 7 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Kurpis Joseph Stephen | PAO and Controller | Other | 1 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Hess Carl Aaron | Chief Executive Officer | Other | 52 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Gebauer Julie Jarecke | Pres.-Health, Wealth & Career | Other | 12 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Furman Matthew | General Counsel | Other | 6 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Faber Alexis | Chief Operating Officer | Other | 6 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Clarke Lucy | President of Risk & Broking | Other | 41 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Banas Kristy D | Chief Human Resources Officer | Other | 5 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.