Andy Weitz Joins Aon as SVP of Global Marketing & Communications

Aon plc announced that Andy Weitz, 37, will become senior vice president of global marketing and communications on October 1st.

Weitz was most recently president and CEO of the U.S. region for Hill + Knowlton Strategies, a global business advisory firm serving corporations, non-profits and associations, including Aon.

In this newly created role, Weitz will lead Aon external corporate communications and oversee corporate citizenship. He will also be responsible for defining Aon’s content marketing strategy and building an integrated approach to product marketing. Weitz will report to Phil Clement, Aon’s Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, and will serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team.

At Hill + Knowlton, Weitz served as U.S. COO and vice-chair of the global corporate practice before becoming president and CEO of the U.S. region. During that time he provided strategic counsel to the company’s largest clients, including leaders in the finance, technology and retail sectors. He also led the company’s award-winning research into corporate character and advised companies on the business value of aligning brand and reputation management with their operating strategy.

Source: Aon plc