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Aon Appoints Admiral James Stavridis to Board of Directors

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Aon plc (NYSE: AON) has announced the appointment of Admiral James Stavridis to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 15, 2024. Admiral Stavridis, a retired four-star U.S. naval officer, brings extensive experience from his military career, including roles as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and commander of U.S. Southern Command. He is currently Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs at Carlyle, a global investment firm. Admiral Stavridis also serves as chair of the Rockefeller Foundation's board of trustees and holds board positions with Fortinet, Inc. and other organizations. His appointment is expected to bring new insights to Aon's board as the company aims to deliver more value for clients, colleagues, and shareholders in an increasingly complex risk landscape.

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) ha annunciato la nomina dell'ammiraglio James Stavridis nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 15 agosto 2024. L'ammiraglio Stavridis, un ufficiale navale americano in pensione con il grado di quattro stelle, porta con sé una vasta esperienza dalla sua carriera militare, inclusi ruoli come Comandante Supremo Alleato della NATO e comandante del Comando Meridionale degli Stati Uniti. Attualmente è Partner e Vice Presidente, Affari Globali presso Carlyle, una società di investimento globale. L'ammiraglio Stavridis è anche presidente del consiglio di amministrazione della Rockefeller Foundation e ricopre posizioni in vari consigli di amministrazione, tra cui Fortinet, Inc. La sua nomina è destinata a portare nuove intuizioni nel consiglio di Aon, mentre l'azienda mira a offrire maggiore valore a clienti, colleghi e azionisti in un panorama di rischi sempre più complesso.

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) ha anunciado el nombramiento del almirante James Stavridis a su Junta Directiva, a partir del 15 de agosto de 2024. El almirante Stavridis, un oficial naval estadounidense retirado con cuatro estrellas, aporta una amplia experiencia de su carrera militar, incluidos roles como Comandante Supremo Aliado de la OTAN y comandante del Comando Sur de EE. UU. Actualmente es Socio y Vicepresidente de Asuntos Globales en Carlyle, una firma de inversión global. El almirante Stavridis también es presidente de la junta de fideicomisarios de la Fundación Rockefeller y ocupa cargos en los consejos de otras organizaciones, incluida Fortinet, Inc. Se espera que su nombramiento aporte nuevas perspectivas a la junta de Aon, mientras la empresa busca ofrecer más valor a clientes, colegas y accionistas en un panorama de riesgos cada vez más complejo.

Aon plc (NYSE: AON)은 앨러미랄 제임스 스타브리디스를 2024년 8월 15일부터 이사로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 스타브리디스 앨러미랄은 퇴역한 미국 해군 4성 장군으로, NATO의 최고 동맹 사령관 및 미국 남부 사령부 사령관을 역임하는 등 군 경력에서 폭넓은 경험을 쌓았습니다. 그는 현재 글로벌 투자회사인 칼라일의 파트너이자 글로벌 업무 부회장으로 활동하고 있습니다. 스타브리디스 앨러미랄은 로크펠러 재단 이사회의 의장도 맡고 있으며, 포티넷(Fortinet, Inc.) 및 기타 조직의 이사회에서도 활동하고 있습니다. 그의 임명은 Aon의 이사회에 새로운 통찰력을 제공할 것으로 기대되며, 회사는 점점 더 복잡해지는 위험 환경에서 고객, 동료 및 주주에게 더 많은 가치를 전달하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) a annoncé la nomination de l'amiral James Stavridis à son conseil d'administration, prenant effet le 15 août 2024. L'amiral Stavridis, un officier naval américain à la retraite avec le grade de quatre étoiles, apporte une vaste expérience de sa carrière militaire, y compris des rôles en tant que Commandant suprême allié de l'OTAN et Commandant du Commandement sud des États-Unis. Il est actuellement partenaire et vice-président des affaires mondiales chez Carlyle, une société d'investissement mondiale. L'amiral Stavridis est également président du conseil des fiduciaires de la Fondation Rockefeller et occupe des postes au conseil d'administration de Fortinet, Inc. et d'autres organisations. Sa nomination est censée apporter de nouvelles perspectives au conseil d'administration d'Aon, alors que l'entreprise vise à offrir plus de valeur à ses clients, collègues et actionnaires dans un paysage de risque de plus en plus complexe.

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) hat die Ernennung von Admiral James Stavridis in ihren Vorstand bekannt gegeben, die am 15. August 2024 wirksam wird. Admiral Stavridis, ein pensionierter US-Marineoffizier mit vier Sternen, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung aus seiner militärischen Karriere mit, darunter Rollen als Oberster Alliierter Oberbefehlshaber der NATO und als Kommandeur des US Southern Command. Derzeit ist er Partner und Vizevorsitzender für globale Angelegenheiten bei Carlyle, einer globalen Investmentgesellschaft. Admiral Stavridis ist außerdem Vorsitzender des Vorstands der Rockefeller Foundation und hat weitere Positionen in den Vorständen von Fortinet, Inc. und anderen Organisationen inne. Seine Ernennung wird voraussichtlich neue Perspektiven in den Aon-Vorstand bringen, während das Unternehmen bestrebt ist, in einer zunehmend komplexen Risiko-Landschaft mehr Wert für Kunden, Mitarbeiter und Aktionäre zu schaffen.

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  • Appointment of Admiral James Stavridis, a highly experienced leader, to the Board of Directors
  • Potential for new insights and perspectives from Stavridis' diverse background in military, investment, and non-profit sectors
  • Alignment with Aon's strategy to address interconnected risks in a complex business environment
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DUBLIN, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Admiral James Stavridis has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 15, 2024.

"We are pleased to welcome Admiral Stavridis to Aon's Board of Directors," said Lester B. Knight, chair of Aon's board. "Admiral Stavridis' experience as a retired four-star U.S. naval officer, partner and vice chair for global affairs at Carlyle and board chair of the Rockefeller Foundation will bring new insights to our Board as we look to deliver more value for Aon's clients, colleagues and shareholders."

Admiral Stavridis is currently Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs of Carlyle, a global investment firm, a position he has held since 2018. Admiral Stavridis is a former member of the United States Navy, serving from 1976 to 2013 and rising to the rank of four-star Admiral in 2009. His commands included four years as the 16th Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, where he oversaw operations in Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, the Balkans, and counter piracy off the coast of Africa, as well as approximately three years commanding the U.S. Southern Command in Miami, charged with military operations throughout Latin America. Following his military career, he served as dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University from 2013 to 2018. Admiral Stavridis serves as chair of the board of trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation, a member of the board of directors of Fortinet, Inc., a cybersecurity company, and as a director of several private companies and non-profit organizations. He previously served as a board member of American Water Works Company, Inc., a publicly traded water utility company, and as a director of the Neuberger Berman Funds.

"I am excited to join Aon's Board as the firm accelerates its strategy to help business decision makers take action to address interconnected risks in an increasingly complex and volatile world," said Admiral Stavridis. "I am looking forward to sharing my perspective and working together with Aon's board and executive leadership to unlock further opportunities for the firm's clients to protect and grow their businesses."

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FAQ

When will Admiral James Stavridis join Aon's Board of Directors?

Admiral James Stavridis will join Aon's Board of Directors effective August 15, 2024.

What is Admiral James Stavridis' current role outside of Aon (AON)?

Admiral James Stavridis is currently Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs of Carlyle, a global investment firm, a position he has held since 2018.

What notable military positions did Admiral James Stavridis hold before joining Aon's (AON) board?

Admiral Stavridis served as the 16th Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and commanded the U.S. Southern Command in Miami during his military career.

What other board positions does Admiral James Stavridis hold besides Aon (AON)?

Admiral Stavridis serves as chair of the board of trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation and is a board member of Fortinet, Inc., a cybersecurity company.

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