Aon Risk Solutions Australia announced this afternoon that its next CEO will be James Baum, who is currently its Commercial MD and Aon Broking Pacific Chairman.

He will take over from Lambros Lambrou, who has been CEO Australia since late 2013. Mr Lambrou will move into a broader role with the global business in the second quarter of the year.

The company says CFO and Aon Pacific COO Bill Hooper will also represent the Pacific region on the Global Aon Risk Solutions Operating Committee, adding to his current responsibilities.

Mr Hooper will work closely with Mr Baum, supporting him as he moves into the top role, the company says.

More details in our next regular bulletin.