8-K/ALeadership Changes

Aon plc 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (Nov 23, 2010)

Filed November 23, 2010For Securities:AON

Summary

This 8-K/A filing by Aon Corporation serves as an amendment to a previous report filed on September 27, 2010. The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide updated information regarding committee appointments for two newly elected directors, Cheryl A. Francis and Judson C. Green. These appointments are a consequence of the merger between Aon Corporation and Hewitt Associates, Inc., which was effective around the same period. Investors should note the specific committee assignments for Ms. Francis and Mr. Green. Ms. Francis has joined the Finance Committee and the Organization and Compensation Committee. Mr. Green has been appointed to the Audit Committee, its sub-committee the Compliance Committee, and the Finance Committee. These roles indicate their involvement in critical areas of corporate governance and financial oversight for Aon, following the integration of Hewitt Associates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to a previous 8-K filing, dated November 22, 2010.
  • 2Provides updated information on committee appointments for newly elected directors.
  • 3Cheryl A. Francis and Judson C. Green were elected as Directors following the merger with Hewitt Associates.
  • 4Effective November 19, 2010, Ms. Francis was appointed to the Finance Committee and the Organization and Compensation Committee.
  • 5Effective November 19, 2010, Mr. Green was appointed to the Audit Committee, the Compliance Committee (a sub-committee of the Audit Committee), and the Finance Committee.
  • 6These appointments are related to the merger between Aon Corporation and Hewitt Associates, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report and its primary purpose is to update information regarding the committee assignments of two newly appointed directors, Cheryl A. Francis and Judson C. Green, following the merger with Hewitt Associates.

Cheryl A. Francis has been appointed to the Finance Committee and the Organization and Compensation Committee. Judson C. Green has been appointed to the Audit Committee, the Compliance Committee, and the Finance Committee.

The committee appointments for Ms. Francis and Mr. Green became effective on November 19, 2010.

Yes, these appointments are a direct result of the merger between Aon Corporation and Hewitt Associates, Inc., and the subsequent election of these directors to Aon's Board.