31 July 2014EMEA analysis

Aon hires enterprise innovation exec


Aon has announced the appointment of John G. Bruno as executive vice president of enterprise innovation and chief information officer.

Bruno joins Aon from NCR Corporation, where he worked since 2008. At NCR Bruno held several positions with increased responsibility, most recently as executive vice president of industry and field operations, and corporate development. From 2007 to 2008, Bruno served as managing director and vice president of information technology at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. He also has served in senior technology leadership roles at Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., Symbol Technologies, Inc., Cisco Systems, Bristol Myers Squibb, and United Parcel Service.

"Delivering industry-leading data and analytics across our Risk Solutions and HR Solutions businesses, along with valuable insight, is a critical part of our strategy to empower results for clients," says Greg Case, president and CEO. "John's extensive experience in providing innovative technology solutions for some of the world's most recognized companies will enhance substantially the value we bring to clients."

"John brings to Aon world-class technology skills and a passion for using technology to transform businesses," says Christa Davies, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "John will lead our efforts to deliver the infrastructure and innovative technology solutions necessary for our business units to more effectively serve clients. He also will drive increased collaboration across our businesses to support Aon's growth strategy."

Bruno will begin his new role on September 1st and will be a member of the Executive Committee, reporting to Greg Case.