LONDON, 19 July 2023 – a leading global professional services firm, has announced Maria Johannessen as UK head of Investment, effective immediately.
Maria Johannessen was previously investment client leader and investment leader for the London region, having joined Aon as a senior partner in June 2022.
Maria has more than 20 years’ investment experience, working in client advisory, investment banking and asset management. She has held senior roles at Mercer, PwC, BlackRock and UBS Investment Bank.
Maria has advised a wide range of clients over her career, ranging from family-owned businesses to major multinational clients, in addition to non-pension fund asset owners such as trust-based organisations.
Maria succeeds Tim Giles, who has left Aon after 25 years to seek new challenges and opportunities.
In her new role, Maria will report to Michael Clare, head of Wealth Solutions in the UK at Aon, and to Paul Rangecroft, CEO of Wealth Solutions at Aon.
Michael Clare said:
“Maria Johannessen's depth of experience in both technical and advisory capacities and her curiosity have enabled her to deliver creative and innovative solutions to clients, helping them to navigate new forms of volatility and to make better decisions as they address complex challenges.
“I am confident that Maria will further develop and drive the Investment business in the UK, working closely with Aon colleagues both in this country and globally.”
Maria Johannessen said:
“Taking on the leadership of Aon’s Investment practice in the UK is a tremendous opportunity. I will be working with a high-class team, possessing an immense range of talents. I am very excited at the prospect of that - and, most of all, of bringing the best of Aon to our clients.”
Note: appointment is subject to regulatory approval.
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