Francis Michael Ponicall
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Senior consulting leader with deep expertise in client relationship development, executive leadership, and P&L management. Proven record of driving revenue growth, managing global enterprise accounts, and supporting high-performing consulting teams.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
Mercer, A Marsh McLennan Company
Southfield, Michigan
2009.09 - 2025.08
- Supported Mercer Consulting teams across 6 local offices in Great Lakes region, covering Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, within client advisory, workforce, and benefits strategy work.
- Supported revenue performance and strong client relationships across Great Lakes region.
- Managed support for 150+ employees.
- Built long-term relationships with Marsh McLennan enterprise accounts.
Senior Partner and COO for all consulting offices
Towers Perrin
New York, New York
1980.09 - 2007.12
- Held Board and Management Committee roles and was responsible for all Towers Perrin Offices around the world (estimated 66 offices)
- Oversaw client relations, business development and growth and development of our employees.
- Was assigned at various times, office growth and development in New York City, Parsippany, New Jersey, Detroit, Michgan and Paris, France.
- Retired in August 2025.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Bethany College
Bethany, West Virginia1968-01
Skills
- Number one skill is client relationship development and ongoing client management
- Worked closely with over 100 global clients in my many years of human resource consulting
- Executive leadership and executive training
- Consulting operations
- P&L management
- Sales and revenue growth
Affiliations
- Served as HOA Memeber for over 20 years in a private commuityy in Bloomfield Hills Michigan
- Served on the Board of Variety, The Childrens Charity for 8 years
- Served as a Boared member for Suite Dreams Project in Michigan which provided health enviorments for kids bedridden with long term medical issues
Timeline
Managing Partner
Mercer, A Marsh McLennan Company
2009.09 - 2025.08
Senior Partner and COO for all consulting offices
Towers Perrin
1980.09 - 2007.12
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Bethany College