Aon has appointed Kevan Johnston as Australia CEO following the promotion of Jennifer Richards to a regional role.

Mr Johnston, who is currently Aon Australia’s head of global and corporate, will take up the CEO position on April 1. He has spent more than a decade with Aon over two stints, and has also worked with Willis, Marsh and JLT during a 30-year career.

Based in Sydney, Mr Johnston will report to Asia-Pacific CEO Ms Richards, and they will work closely together during the transition. He will join the Asia-Pacific executive committee.

Aon says Mr Johnston will drive growth and financial performance, and execute the company’s strategy. He will “work with local, regional and global leaders to enhance capabilities across solution lines and industry verticals, to deliver results for clients and colleagues”. 

Ms Richards has welcomed Mr Johnston to the role.

“His business acumen and comprehensive understanding of the insurance market positions him to lead Aon in Australia to continued success,” she said.

“Kevan is a demonstrated leader in our industry, with the proven ability to build collaborative and high-performing teams to solve clients’ emerging challenges in an evolving risk landscape.”

Mr Johnston says he is “thrilled” to lead the Australian team and aims to “unlock new opportunities for our clients and colleagues, driving innovation and success”.