Aon Corporation, global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital consulting and outsourcing, today announced the appointment of Steve Betts, currently the chief information officer for Aon Benfield, as global chief information officer for Aon.
Betts begins his new role immediately and will report to Christa Davies, Aon’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He also will continue in his current role at Aon Benfield until a replacement is named.
“Steve has done a tremendous job as chief information officer for Aon Benfield,” said Davies. “With his global team, Steve will provide the leadership necessary to work with each of our business units to deliver the infrastructure and innovative technology necessary to more effectively serve our clients. In this new role he also will improve our ability to collaborate across our businesses and support the overall growth strategy of the firm.”
Since joining Aon in 2003, Betts has held a variety of technology leadership positions across multiple divisions and geographies. Most recently, Betts led the Aon Benfield information technology integration and established a global application rationalization program within the business.
Previously, Betts led numerous large-scale change management and technology implementations in the financial services sector and other industries, primarily as a management consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers. Betts graduated from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom with a BSc in Mathematics and Management Science.
Source : Aon Press Release
