Aon plc, the global broker and professional services firm, has announced a new CEO. Jennifer Richards (main picture, above), current leader of the firm’s operation in Australia, is the new CEO of Asia Pacific.
A media release from Dublin, said Sydney based Richards will assume the role from Anne Corona, effective March 1, and report to CEO of Regions, Lori Goltermann.
“The Asia Pacific region is critical to Aon’s strategy, representing significant growth opportunities across a diverse market,” said Goltermann. “Jennifer’s experience, Aon United mindset and ability to build and inspire high-performing teams position her to lead the Asia Pacific region to continued success.”
The release referred to Richard’s 13 years at Aon and prior experience at AIG’s financial institutions and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) businesses in North America.
“There is so much opportunity in the Asia Pacific region, and together we will build on our existing momentum and accelerate our ability to help our clients navigate the multi-faceted, complex and interconnected challenges they face,” said Richards in the release.
Aon is one of the world’s biggest risk management and brokerage firms with clients, according to the release, in more than 120 countries.
