Willis’ Queensland manager Scott Kirkwood has been promoted to Pacific head of natural resources, replacing Matt Frost following his retirement.

Mr Kirkwood brings “deep” experience to the role, having advised “complex and asset-intensive” clients in high-risk environments in his previous position, the broker says.

“Under Scott’s leadership, Willis’ Queensland business has achieved sustained growth, while attracting and developing exceptional talent.”

Head of Pacific James Baum says Mr Kirkwood’s promotion “is an important step in strengthening our natural resources capability for clients across Australia and New Zealand.

“With deep sector expertise and a strong track record of leadership, Scott will help us build on our market-leading mining proposition while further expanding into adjacent natural resources segments … bringing greater insight, stronger alignment to global expertise and even more tailored risk financing solutions to our clients.”