Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, announced that Edmund Reese will be appointed as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective 29 July 2024.
Reese will join Aon on 1 July to succeed Christa Davies, who will certify second quarter 2024 results before transitioning responsibilities and becoming a senior advisor until her retirement.
Aon, known for its expertise in risk, retirement, and health solutions, will benefit from Reese’s extensive background. As CFO, he will oversee the firm’s finance function and capital allocation strategy.
He brings over 25 years of leadership experience from large public companies in the financial services, payments, and technology sectors, including a tenure as CFO of Broadridge Financial Solutions since 2020, a global FinTech leader with a $24bn market cap.
His previous roles also include senior vice president and CFO of Global Consumer Services Group at American Express, CFO of the U.S. Advisory Group at Merrill Lynch, and CFO of the Corporate Client Group and Stock Plan Services at Citigroup Smith Barney.
Reese is also a member of The Hartford’s Board of Directors, Clemson University Foundation Board, and President’s Advisory Board.
Commenting on the appointment, Greg Case, CEO of Aon, said, “Edmund is an accomplished executive with deep financial, M&A and investor experience and a proven track record of driving strong results. As our next CFO, Edmund will further enhance our focus on top and bottom-line growth, disciplined capital allocation, and portfolio management to deliver positive outcomes for our clients, colleagues and shareholders. We look forward to welcoming Edmund to Aon at such an exciting time for our firm as we execute on our 3×3 Plan to accelerate our Aon United strategy and create key points of difference in how we serve clients.”
Lester Knight, chairman of Aon’s Board of Directors, remarked, “Following the successful completion of our succession planning process, including a comprehensive internal and external search, we are excited for Edmund to join Aon. He will bring considerable financial experience that spans corporate strategy, M&A, and investor relations to further advance our long-term track record of strong financial performance.”
Reese expressed his enthusiasm about joining Aon, saying, “I am excited by the opportunity to join Aon as the firm executes on its 3×3 Plan to create more value for clients, colleagues and shareholders. I look forward to working with Aon’s colleagues to build on the firm’s legacy of financial performance and chart the next chapter of growth.”
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