Corry to provide an independent objective viewpoint on the board to enhance governance and better meet client needs
Dublin, August 19 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Marie Corry has been appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director to the Aon Ireland Limited (AIL) Board.
Corry’s appointment to the AIL board as an independent director will bring an objective and impartial viewpoint to the deliberations of the board and help enhance the governance of AIL. Her extensive experience in the insurance industry will bring a wide breadth of subject matter expertise and knowledge that will support the firm to continue evolving to meet client needs.
Corry was previously Director of Finance at Allianz plc for over 15 years where she led finance, actuarial, risk, and compliance functions across the business. She was a Director on the board of Allianz plc until 2020. Corry has over forty years’ experience in finance leadership and governance in Ireland where she has demonstrated considerable success in managing change and driving growth
Commenting on the appointment, Peter, Brady, Head of Risk Capital, Aon Ireland and CEO, AIL, said: “I’m very pleased to welcome Marie to the Aon Ireland Limited Board. Her extensive experience in corporate governance and strategic finance will be invaluable in ensuring that the firm continues to meet its strategic goals and empowers clients to make better decisions in protecting and growing their business. It is important that our board represents a diverse range of views to enable balanced and effective governance of the business and Marie’s appointment will bring another authoritative and independent voice to the table to support this objective.”
Marie Corry, Independent Non-Executive Director at Aon Ireland said: “I’m excited to take on the role of Independent non-executive director on the Aon Ireland board. As firms across the country navigate a period of heightened volatility, it is critical that Aon has the right blend of skillsets and capabilities in place at the governance level to ensure that the business can successfully manage change and meet evolving client needs. I’m looking forward to working closely with the other board members over the coming months and providing a fresh perspective on the firm’s strategy to ensure that we continue delivering commercial growth.”
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