Aon names Deehan as Asia Pacific chief
Aon has appointed Sean Deehan as CEO of its Strategy and Technology Group for the Asia Pacific region. In this role, Deehan will help expand access to Aon’s integrated advisory, analytics, and technology-led solutions, enabling clients to make better risk and capital decisions and pursue profitable growth.
Expanding Aon’s Presence in APAC
A key focus for Deehan will be expanding adoption of Aon’s Life Risk Modeling Suite in APAC, including PathWise, the firm’s platform for life and annuity risk modeling. Based in Hong Kong, Deehan will report to Sherif Zakhary, global CEO of Aon’s Strategy and Technology Group and Inpoint.
Asia Pacific represents a significant growth opportunity for Aon’s team, and Deehan will play a key role in expanding capabilities, strengthening collaborations, and delivering greater value for clients across the region.
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Deehan’s Experience and Expertise
Deehan brings more than 25 years of experience across insurance, consulting, strategy, and risk management, with extensive expertise in Greater China and across Asia Pacific. He has led businesses and growth initiatives across some of the region’s most dynamic insurance markets, with experience spanning strategy, actuarial leadership, M&A, market entry strategy, product innovation, risk management, and client advisory.
Deehan said: “Aon’s strategy and technology group has a strong reputation for helping clients make better decisions through innovation and deep industry knowledge. I am excited to join the firm at a time of significant opportunity across Asia Pacific and look forward to working with colleagues and clients across the region to deliver distinctive solutions that support growth and long-term success.”
Deehan joins Aon from Willis Towers Watson, where he most recently served as Greater China divisional leader and head of Hong Kong and Macau. He previously held several senior executive and board-level roles, including CEO and executive director of Standard Life (Asia).
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Supporting Growth in APAC
As Deehan takes on his new role, he will be supporting Aon’s growth in APAC by leveraging his regional experience, market knowledge, and commercial leadership. With his expertise, Aon aims to increase its momentum and support continued growth in the region.
“Asia Pacific represents a significant growth opportunity for our team, and Sean will play a key role in expanding our capabilities, strengthening collaborations and delivering even greater value for clients across the region,” said Zakhary. “Sean’s regional experience, market knowledge and commercial leadership will help increase our momentum and support continued growth in Asia Pacific.”
Deehan’s appointment is a strategic move by Aon to strengthen its position in APAC and support its clients in the region. With his experience and expertise, Deehan is well-positioned to lead Aon’s Strategy and Technology Group in APAC and drive growth and success for the firm and its clients.
