LONDON, 16 August 2024 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of three leaders to its EMEA transportation and logistics team.
Jan Steven Kelder has been appointed industry specialty leader, transportation and logistics, EMEA. Jan Steven will report to Luca Tassarotti, head of Commercial Risk for EMEA and Lee Meyrick, global specialty leader, transportation and logistics. Jan Steven will be based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Jan Steven previously led Aon’s Marine business in Asia and most recently served as chief commercial officer for the firm’s U.S. Marine Practice.
Rutger van der Hoeven has been appointed as head of growth for transportation and logistics, and head of commodity trade, EMEA. Rutger will report to Jan Steven and Jochem Kort, chief broking officer, for Aon in the Netherlands.
Rutger currently leads Aon’s Marine and Specialty teams in the Netherlands and will retain responsibilities for these segments. He will continue to be based in Amsterdam.
Finally, Tomas Winje has been appointed as head of cargo and logistics for EMEA, reporting to Jan Steven. Tomas previously worked as a client partner in Sweden for Aon. He has extensive cargo and logistics experience both as a broker and as head of underwriting. He continues to be based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Luca Tassarotti said:
“The career progression of these colleagues reflects both our confidence in their capabilities and Aon’s ambitions for this priority industry segment.”
Lee Meyrick said:
“Over the past 12 years, Jan Steven has made a significant contribution to Aon Global Marine and Asia Pacific. His leadership, technical knowledge and excellent client and carrier relationships will be of great value for the EMEA region.”
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