Business services provider Aon has appointed Philip Alliet as CEO of the newly formed Benelux region.
In his new role, which will take effect on 1 September 2024, Philip Alliet will lead more than 2,500 employees across 12 offices. With 2,200 employees and eight offices, the Dutch organisation is by far the largest country organisation within the Benelux.
The merger of the three countries into one division was announced last month by Aon.
Aon says the simplified organizational structure is in line with a global strategy to strengthen regions through closer collaboration and pooling of capacity and expertise. Aon also expects this to better meet the needs of international clients and respond more quickly to market opportunities.
Philip Alliet has been working for Aon for regarding twelve years and is currently the CEO of Belgium and Luxembourg.
Due to the organizational change, the current CEO of the Netherlands, Leonique van Houwelingen, will transition to the role of Senior Adviser as of September 1. “As part of the new subregion, I will leave the management of the Dutch organization in the capable hands of Phillip,” the top woman says.
Aon employs more than 50,000 people in 120 countries worldwide. Its headquarters are in London.
