James Tone appointed COO and Alcarine Power appointed Head of Pension Risk Management at Aon Ireland
DUBLIN, 5 June 2023 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON),a leading global professional services firm, today announced two senior appointments with a focus on both strengthening its management team and ensuring Aon is best positioned to deliver value to clients.
James Tone has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for Aon Ireland and will assume responsibility for leading the delivery of solutions to optimise operational excellence, drive sustainable growth and ultimately the Aon client experience. Joining Aon from Bank of America, James has had an extensive career spanning 21 years in financial services. During that time, he has held regional and global roles, and most recently he has held the position of Chief Operating Officer and Risk Executive for Technology and Operations in Bank of America Europe.
Newly appointed to the position of Head of Pension Risk Management at Aon Ireland Alcarine Power joins the Wealth Solutions team with almost thirty years’ experience of working in the area of managing and mitigating against financial risk. Alcarine joins the team in helping to support Aon customers to navigate uncertainty and manage volatility in the market. Immediately prior to taking on this position she held the role of Head of Financial Risk at Vhi and prior to this held a number of other positions in not only the area of risk management but also pensions actuary working as a trustee and corporate advisor.
Welcoming both appointments, Rachael Ingle, CEO of Aon Ireland, said: “I want to welcome James and Alcarine to the Aon Ireland team. Their appointments come at an exciting time for our firm and will help us to not only expand our offerings but also strengthen our ability to support our customers as they navigate business volatility while also building a resilient workforce fit for the future. With their sectorial expertise and strategic insights, we look forward to working with them as part of the wider Aon Ireland leadership team to unlock new possibilities while delivering unparalleled value for our clients.”
Commenting on his appointment, James Tone, Chief Operating Officer, Aon Ireland said: “I’m delighted to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer at Aon Ireland as we accelerate the delivery of the Aon United Blueprint with a focus on delivering for our clients, colleagues and community. I’m looking forward to working at the centre of the Aon Ireland business to ensure an integrated approach is taken across the business in Ireland to unlock greater value and better address unmet client needs as well as enhancing the overall client experience.”
Alcarine Power, Head of Pension Risk Management at Aon Ireland said: “I’m excited to join the Aon Ireland Wealth team at such at a critical time for many. With so much change in the pensions and wealth management space it’s important that we support our clients to ensure they optimise their investments ensuring they secure the financial future of both their organisations and that of their employees. Our team of experts is focused on helping clients to navigate this period of unprecedented change in Ireland’s pension landscape through the enhancement of our services and a focus on financial well-being for all.”
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