Oliver Wyman, a leading global consulting firm dedicated to financial industry strategy and risk management, was founded in 1984 by the original Oliver Wyman Company and Mercer The firm was formed in April 2003 through the merger of the former Oliver Wyman Company (founded in 1984) and Mercer Inc.'s Financial Services Strategy and Actuarial Group. Oliver Wyman's principal activities include analysis, recommendations and actionable solutions in the areas of corporate strategy, financial and risk management, and strategic information technology planning, addressing fundamental issues relevant to its core business.