Professional services firm Aon has made a series of promotions and appointments across its Leeds South and Humber advisory teams.
Following the promotion of James Fell to head of advisory clients, Taz Begum and Andrew Hall have been promoted to head of office for Leeds, and head of office for Humber respectively.
Taz draws on 29 years’ industry experience while Andy has 27 years’ experience. They will oversee the direction and operational performance of their offices, support team members, ensure clients receive exceptional service, and drive growth.
To support Aon advisory’s strategic focus on clients within the technology and IT industry, Andrew Robson has been promoted to technology practice lead. Drawing on 14 years’ industry experience, Andrew will develop advisory’s technology and IT client service proposition and take overall responsibility for the development of clients within these industries.
In addition, Mark Brown has been appointed to the role of client management director, and Kieran Fields as an account executive. Prior to joining Aon’s Leeds advisory team, Mark, who has 36 years’ experience, spent over five years at Brown & Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) where he oversaw two offices, led teams, and managed external client caseloads. Kieran previously worked at One Call Insurance where he managed a portfolio of clients.
Mark joins the Leeds advisory leadership team and is responsible for client account management and overseeing the team. Drawing on his previous experience, Kieran will manage a book of clients.
Sarah Hanson meanwhile has joined the Humber team as a client director, bringing over 20 years’ experience. In her new role Sarah will manage a book of clients and ensure she secures the best deal to meet their needs and goals.
James Fell, head of advisory clients at Aon, said: “Congratulations to Taz, Andy and Andrew on their well-deserved promotions, and a warm welcome to our new colleagues.
“Taz, Andy and Andrew’s dedication to our colleagues and clients is second to none, and their promotions are part of our continued growth strategy. Mark, Sarah and Kieran, with their wealth of experience and local market knowledge are a valuable addition to our advisory team.
“By acquiring and nurturing highly skilled talent and creating a supportive culture that places colleagues at the heart of our business, we continue to invest in our capabilities, ensuring we can provide our clients with a first-class service.”
Sarah Hanson, client director, said: “Since joining Aon, my work-life balance has greatly improved, and the culture of the company is one that places equal importance on career and family, which is refreshing. The team has been incredibly welcoming, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to join Aon. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity Aon has given me.”
