Aon plc, a professional services firm, has made four appointments and two promotions in its Leeds advisory commercial risk team following a period of growth.
Aon has appointed Jessica Kelly and Lee Maddison to client director. Jessica and Lee, who have 25 years and 10 years’ experience respectively, will be responsible for managing existing client relationships and business development.
In addition, Emily Gray and Lucy Joyce join as client service advisers. With 20 and 13 years’ experience respectively, they will be responsible for broking and placement of new business, renewals and mid-term adjustments for commercial risk clients.
Leading the promotions is Cheryl Archibald, who has been promoted to client service manager. In the five years since joining Aon, Cheryl has held the role of senior broker and successfully completed her Chartered Insurance Institute Diploma.
In her new role, Cheryl will oversee a team of client service advisers, manage a book of clients and advise them on all aspects of commercial risk insurance. In addition, William Mason has been promoted to client service adviser after relocating from Peterborough to Leeds.
James Fell, head of office, Aon Leeds, said: “Congratulations to everyone on their well-deserved promotions and welcome to our new colleagues, who, with their wealth of experience, local market knowledge and expertise, have further strengthened the advisory team.
“By acquiring and nurturing highly skilled talent and creating a supportive culture that places colleagues at the heart of the business, we continue to invest in our capabilities and ensure that our clients receive a top class service.”
Cheryl Archibald, client service manager in Aon advisory, said: “I love working at Aon. Being a part of a supportive culture that fosters talent by providing a clear development plan has resulted in my promotion.
“Aon is an excellent employer and I am grateful and pleased that they have recognised my hard work and promoted me to client service manager.”