8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 6, 2017

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ireland	001-16503	98-0352587
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

c/o Willis Group Limited, 51 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7DQ, England and Wales

(Address, including Zip Code, of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (011) 44-20-3124-6000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On April 6, 2017, Roger Millay, the Chief Financial Officer of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (the “Company”), provided notice to the Company that he will voluntarily retire effective October 2, 2017.

The Company’s related press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Willis Towers Watson Press Release, dated April 6, 2017.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 6, 2017	WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
	By:	/s/ Matthew Furman
		Matthew Furman
		General Counsel

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Press      Release

Willis Towers Watson Announces CFO Retirement, Effective Fall 2017 ARLINGTON, VA, and LONDON, April 6, 2017 — Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced today that Roger Millay, Willis Towers Watson’s Chief Financial Officer, will be voluntarily retiring, effective October 2, 2017. Willis Towers Watson will initiate a search immediately for chief financial officer candidates and intends to complete the search over the next several months. “I believe we have established an initial foundation for success at Willis Towers Watson and, upon turning 60 this Fall, I have decided to pursue new life interests,” said Mr. Millay. “I thank John Haley and the Board for the great opportunity to contribute to the creation of Willis Towers Watson.” “We greatly appreciate Roger’s contributions to Willis Towers Watson as its Chief Financial Officer and wish him well in his future,” said John Haley, Willis Towers Watson’s Chief Executive Officer. “We have been very lucky to have had his leadership and guidance not only for the merger and integration of Willis and Towers Watson but also for the many years he served as Towers Watson’s Chief Financial Officer. We believe he leaves the Company much stronger for his service and positioned for future success.” About Willis Towers Watson Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com. Media contact Miles Russell: +44 7903262118 miles.russell@willistowerswatson.com