Imran Qureshi

Imran Qureshi

Global Head of Geographies and Global Head of Retirement at WTW

SmithbucklinChicago, Illinois, United States

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Experience34+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Imran is a Managing Director with over 30 years of experience at WTW and dual hats as Global Head of Geographies and Global Head of Retirement. As Global Head of Geographies, Imran drives client strategy and global coordination across North America, Europe and International and represents them on WTW’s executive leadership team. As Global Head of Retirement, Imran leads a global team that helps organizations drive better retirement outcomes and transform tomorrows for millions of people and thousands of organizations by innovating, influencing, and delivering retirement programs worldwide. Imran previously served as Head of North America, Global Head of Integrated & Global Solutions, among other leadership roles. He provides strategic advice to some of WTW’s most complex global clients and serves as executive sponsor for five of WTW’s largest global client relationships, staying closely connected to ensure their overall needs are met. Before WTW, Imran was an international consultant in the United Kingdom and began his career at a pensions consulting firm in London. Education and Credentials Imran holds a BSc in Mathematics (Honors) from the University of Manchester and has an actuarial background. He also earned a diploma in International Employee Benefits from the International Employee Benefits Association (IEBA). Imran has lectured on governance and globalization at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He serves as a board director and second chair for The Executives’ Club of Chicago and previously chaired the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC), playing a key role in its 2021 acquisition by The Executives’ Club. Imran is also a board director at Smithbucklin, an employee-owned professional services firm. Imran is a frequent media contributor and global speaker, most recently at the Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh (Jan 2025). He publishes regularly on HR topics, including “The Great Differentiator: The Power Behind Your Employee Value Proposition” (Oct 2024).

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2023–Present· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • Director, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      2023–Present
  • Nov 2021–Present· 4 yrs 10 mos
    • Second Vice Chair and Chair of Audit & Finance CommitteeCurrent
      Jul 2025–Present
    • Director, Board of Directors
      Nov 2021–Present
    • Director-At-Large, Executive Committee
      Jun 2023–Jun 2025
  • WTWCurrent
    Mar 1999–Present· 27 yrs 6 mos
    • Global Head, Geographies and RetirementCurrent
      Nov 2025–Present
    • Head of North America and Global Head of Retirement
      Apr 2025–Nov 2025
    • Head of North America and Head of Integrated & Global Solutions
      Jun 2023–Mar 2025
    • Head of North America
      Aug 2021–Jun 2023
    • Leader, U.S.
      Oct 2019–Jul 2021
    • Region Leader, U.S. Midwest
      Feb 2017–Oct 2019
    • Market Leader, Greater Chicago and Wisconsin
      Feb 2016–Feb 2017
    • Managing Consultant - Chicago Office
      2013–2016
    • Director, International Consulting Group – Central & West Divisions, N.A.
      Feb 2010–2013
    • International Practice Leader - Central Division, N.A.
      Jul 2006–Feb 2010
    • Chicago Office Practice Leader - International Consulting
      Jul 2003–Jun 2006
    • Senior International Consultant
      2002–Jun 2003
    • International Consultant
      Mar 1999–Dec 2001
  • Jul 2018–Jun 2022· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • Member Board Of Trustees
      Jul 2018–Jun 2022
  • Jul 2016–Oct 2021· 5 yrs 3 mos
    • Chair, Board of Directors
      Jul 2021–Oct 2021
    • Vice Chair Board Of Directors
      Jul 2020–Jun 2021
    • Board Officer and Secretary
      Jul 2019–Jun 2020
    • Board of Directors
      Jul 2016–Jun 2019
  • 1996–Mar 1999· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • International Consultant
      1996–Mar 1999
  • 1993–1996· 3 yrs
    • Actuarial Analyst
      1993–1996
  • May 1992–Sep 1992· 4 mos
    • Actuarial Student
      May 1992–Sep 1992

Education

BSc (Hons.)

Mathematics

The University of Manchester

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Actuarial ScienceThought LeadershipLeadershipGovernanceManagementMergers & AcquisitionsPension AdministrationManagement ConsultingDefined BenefitConsultingStrategyTalent ManagementPersonnel ManagementPensionsHuman ResourcesExecutive PayPerformance ManagementInsuranceEmployee BenefitsMergers