Jennifer Richards

Aon, a London-based professional services firm that offers risk, retirement and health solutions, has appointed Jennifer Richards as chief executive officer of Asia-Pacific, effective March 1.

Richards assumes the role from Anne Corona, who has recently been named CEO of enterprise clients and global chief commercial officer.

She will work alongside the Asia-Pacific executive committee to enhance the firm's capabilities across the region, create distinctive value for clients, deliver growth and strong financial performance, inspire colleagues, and execute on the firm’s 3x3 Plan.

Richards will report to CEO of regions Lori Goltermann, join the Aon executive committee, and move from Australia to Singapore in the coming months. Since joining Aon in Australia 13 years ago, Richards has been supporting Australian, regional and global clients in making better decisions to address their risk and people challenges.

She served most recently as head of Australia, where she has a track record of success, fostering key client relationships and embedding the firm's 3x3 Plan to accelerate growth and capabilities across all solution lines. Prior to joining Aon, Richards held several senior management roles at AIG in its financial institutions and M&A businesses in North America. Before joining the insurance industry, Richards practiced corporate and securities law at Sidley Austin LLP in New York City.