Aon names Helen Lockwood as head of Affinity and Small Business in Australia

SYDNEY, Feb. 5 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has appointed Helen Lockwood as head of Affinity and Small Business in Australia, effective February 2025.

Lockwood joined Aon in 2022 and was most recently head of strategic platforms. In her new role, she will be based in Sydney and will join the Australian executive leadership team.

“I am delighted to announce Helen’s appointment to this key role for Aon in Australia. Since Helen joined the firm she has been instrumental in working alongside her team on our commercial insurance platforms and solutions, significantly strengthening our client offerings and deepening our relationships with insurer partners,” said Jennifer Richards, CEO of Australia for Aon. “Helen’s platform and product experience and results-driven focus make her ideal to continue the excellent work underway in Affinity and Small Business. Her proven leadership skills will be a tremendous asset to the team.”

Prior to joining Aon, Lockwood worked across many senior roles at Suncorp, including leading the property and casualty portfolio team and holding other management roles in the distribution and underwriting agency divisions.

"I am thrilled to lead the Affinity and Small Business team at what is a key time for growth in the sector. I look forward to further embedding Aon’s position as an innovator in this space and delivering differentiated solutions and advice to small businesses and associations across Australia,” said Lockwood.

Read more about Affinity and Small Business in Australia: https://www.aondirect.com.au/

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