Leading global professional services firm, Aon plc has appointed Allan Karlsen as chief operating officer (COO) EMEA, effective September 5, 2022.
The company has also confirmed that Karlsen will continue as interim CEO for Aon Denmark and its subsidiaries.
In addition to his role for Aon Denmark, Karlsen also serves as chairman of the Board at Aon Norway and Aon Finland and is also a member of the Board at Aon Sweden.
Prior to joining Aon in 2015, Karlsen worked for GE Consumer Finance as CEO for Denmark and as a member of the Nordic Regional Leadership Team, for GE Insurance’s spin-off, Genworth, as general manager for Northern Europe, as well as other roles as CEO and Vice President within the private equity and technology, media and telecom industries.
Addressing his new role, Karlsen, said: “I am looking forward to this new role and continuing the great work around enhancing our operational platforms and processes across the EMEA region to support our growth and drive efficiency and resilience, and at the same time deliver excellent service and a differentiated client experience to help our clients make better decisions.”
“Allan possesses extensive knowledge in the areas of operational efficiency, process optimization and client service excellence. As CEO of Aon Denmark, he has sponsored several growth initiatives and works with several clients, allowing him to also bring a strong client perspective to this new role,” said Eduardo Dávila, EMEA CEO, Aon.
