Aon, a global professional services company, has appointed Nadin Virani as Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately, as Edmund Reese, Executive Vice President and CFO, has decided to pursue opportunities outside the firm.
Reese will serve as senior advisor to Greg Case, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Aon, through 16 August, 2027, to support the transition.
In his new role, Virani will report to Case and lead Aon’s Finance organisation, working closely with the Aon Executive Committee to ensure continuity and oversight of the firm’s financial strategy.
Aon disclosed that it has appointed an executive search firm to conduct a comprehensive internal and external search for a permanent CFO.
Case said, “I want to recognise Edmund for his many contributions to our firm. Through consistent execution of our 3×3 Plan and a relentless and disciplined focus on performance, Edmund has helped to enhance our capabilities, accelerate growth and deliver meaningful value for our shareholders.”
Reese added, “It has been a privilege to serve as CFO of Aon. I am proud of the significant progress we have made building on the firm’s strong financial foundation, strengthening our growth engine and enhancing our capacity to invest in long-term value creation.
“With a winning strategy and an experienced financial leadership team in place, Aon is well positioned to continue delivering strong results and creating value for clients, colleagues and shareholders.”
Virani has deep financial leadership expertise and experience in the financial services industry, having previously served as Aon’s Global Head of Corporate Planning and Analytics. In this role, his remit included oversight of financial planning and analysis, forecasting processes, cash management, and budgeting.
Before Aon, Virani served as Head of Corporate Planning and Analytics at Broadridge Financial and General Manager for the Delta Amex Co-Brand portfolio at American Express. He spent 18 years at American Express, holding a number of CFO positions in London, Frankfurt and New York, supporting areas such as international and US lending, loyalty, insurance, and merchant pricing.
Case commented, “As Global Head of Corporate Planning and Analytics and a member of our Aon Executive Committee, Nadin has played a central role in strengthening our financial performance and developing our strategy to drive sustainable growth across our firm.
“His financial expertise and proven leadership will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate our Aon United strategy and create better outcomes for clients and shareholders.”
Virani added, “I am honoured to serve as Interim CFO of Aon and build on the strong foundation we have established across our Finance organisation. We will remain focused on financial discipline and thoughtful investment in the business as we continue to support Aon’s growth and create long-term shareholder value.”
