Mercer
Global HR consulting firm: health & benefits, retirement, workforce/talent and investments consulting; a business of Marsh McLennan.
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Mercer is a leading global human resources and benefits consultancy and an operating business of Marsh McLennan. Founded in 1945, it advises organizations on health and employee benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, workforce and talent strategy, rewards and compensation, and investment consulting across 130+ countries with 20,000+ employees. It completed its acquisition of Cardano, expanding its pensions and investment consulting.
Leadership
founders · executives- Pat TomlinsonPresident & CEO
Acquisitions
3 deals tracked- Nov 4, 2024
- Jun 11, 2024
- Mar 1, 2023
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Mar 25, 2026
- Nov 4, 2025
- Nov 4, 2024
- Jun 11, 2024
- Mar 1, 2023
- Feb 6, 2023
Mercer in the news
All news →Mercer , part of Marsh McLennan, has completed its acquisition of Cardano, significantly expanding its footprint in pension and investment solutions in the UK and Netherlands. This move positions Mercer to address…
Jun 11, 2024Mercer to Acquire CardanoMercer, a Marsh McLennan business, announced its agreement to acquire Cardano, a UK and Netherlands-based long-term savings specialist with approximately $66 billion in managed assets. This strategic acquisition aims to…
May 23, 2024Leadership, benefits, and technology risks top of mind for risk and HR professionals surveyed by Mercer and MarshThe US People Risk 2024 Report by Mercer and Marsh, businesses of Marsh McLennan, highlights the top people risks identified by over 1,000 risk and HR professionals nationwide. The report reveals that ineffective…
Mar 1, 2023Mercer acquires Leapgen, furthering investment in digital HR strategy marketMercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), today announced the acquisition of Leapgen , a leading Human Resources (HR) technology advisory firm focused on…
Mar 25, 2026Origin Raises $30M Series A+ to Build Global Benefits Intelligence PlatformOrigin has raised $30M Series A+ led by Notion Capital, bringing total funding to $50M+ in 12 months. Its AI-powered platform, Cuido™, helps enterprises unify fragmented global benefits data, improve visibility, and…
Nov 4, 2025Lettuce Financial Secures $28 Million Series A Funding to Expand Its AI-Powered Operating System for One-Person BusinessesLettuce Financial has secured $28 million in funding to expand its AI-powered operating system for solopreneurs and has acquired benefits startup Besolo to integrate healthcare access. The platform serves businesses of…
Reports & research
All reports →Mercer — frequently asked questions
What does Mercer do?
Global HR consulting firm: health & benefits, retirement, workforce/talent and investments consulting; a business of Marsh McLennan.
Where is Mercer headquartered?
Mercer is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, United States.
When was Mercer founded?
Mercer was founded in 1945.
Who founded Mercer?
Mercer was founded by William Manson Mercer.
Who is the CEO of Mercer?
Pat Tomlinson leads Mercer as CEO.
How many employees does Mercer have?
Mercer has 10001+ employees.
What kind of HR technology is Mercer?
Mercer is categorized under HR Consulting, Salary Data, Benefits on DHRMap.
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