Peter Olyott is the CEO of Willis South Africa (Pty) Ltd. He was previously the CEO of Indwe Broker Holdings for a period of 10 years. He started his broking career with the then Price Forbes and, over a career of twenty years, rose to an Executive Director position of Alexander Forbes Risk and Insurance Services and Alexander Forbes Management Services.

He was responsible for the global and corporate inland region before going on to initiate Cre8, a product research and development company within the Forbes Group. Peter enjoys wildlife and the bush, walking, and reading, and his interests include etymology and history. He is currently a Director of the FIA and the IISA.