Aon Announces Doug Hammond as Global Executive Chairman of Middle Market and Leadership Appointments for the North America Middle Market Segment

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Aon (NYSE: AON) announced a major leadership realignment for its middle market segment, including NFP. Doug Hammond will transition from CEO of NFP to Global Executive Chairman of Aon's middle market segment, effective immediately, reporting to Aon President and CEO Greg Case.

Aon named Mike Schneider CEO, Middle Market, North America, Aon and NFP, reporting to Anne Corona, and appointed Ethan Foxman as President and Mike James as Chief Growth Officer for Middle Market, North America. Schneider, Foxman and James join Aon's North America Executive Committee. NFP's Mike Goldman and Ed O'Malley become Vice Chairmen, while in EMEA, NFP UK and Ireland head Matt Pawley will report to Hammond.

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• Creation of Global Executive Chairman role for Aon middle market segment, including NFP
• New North America middle market leadership team with CEO, President and Chief Growth Officer appointed
• NFP leadership continuity with Mike Goldman and Ed O'Malley becoming Vice Chairmen
• Aligned EMEA reporting with NFP UK and Ireland head now reporting to Doug Hammond

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These leadership changes take effect immediately: Doug Hammond now reports to Greg Case and guides middle-market strategy across Aon and NFP, while Mike Schneider reports to Anne Corona and leads the North American middle-market business.

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• Mike Schneider to serve as CEO, Ethan Foxman to serve as President and Mike James to serve as Chief Growth Officer of the Middle Market for North America
• Mike Goldman and Ed O'Malley appointed Vice Chairmen of NFP

DUBLIN, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced Doug Hammond will transition from CEO of NFP to Global Executive Chairman of Aon's middle market segment, including NFP. Effective immediately and reporting to Aon President and CEO Greg Case, Doug will guide the firm's middle market strategy and the continued development of shared capabilities across Aon and NFP.

"Doug's vision, focus on client need and passion for people helped build NFP into a high-performing business with strong leadership that is well positioned to serve clients with distinction into the future," said Case. "As Executive Chairman, Doug's experience will further accelerate our middle market strategy across Aon, bringing innovation and excellence to this important market segment."

Aon also appointed Mike Schneider as CEO, Middle Market, North America, Aon and NFP, effective immediately, reporting to Anne Corona, CEO, North America, Aon. In this role, Schneider will lead the middle market segment across Aon and NFP. Schneider joined NFP in 2003, most recently serving as president of NFP's U.S. Central and West regions and brings 20 years of experience in the insurance, finance and risk management consulting industry to this new role leading the firm's middle market in North America across Aon and NFP.

Additionally, Aon appointed Ethan Foxman to serve as President, Middle Market, North America, Aon and NFP, effective immediately, reporting to Schneider. Foxman previously served as president of NFP's Atlantic Region, leading business operations across multiple lines of business. Mike James, previously Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for NFP, has been appointed Chief Growth Officer, Middle Market, North America, Aon and NFP, effective immediately, reporting to Corona. Schneider, Foxman and James will join Aon's North America Executive Committee, and will work closely with Denise Perlman, who has been leading Aon's middle market segment for North America.

As part of this transition, NFP President and COO Mike Goldman and Executive VP Ed O'Malley have been appointed Vice Chairmen, NFP, effective immediately, to support NFP's continued success.

With regard to the EMEA region, Matt Pawley, Managing Director of NFP for the UK and Ireland, will now report to Doug Hammond. Pawley and Hammond will work closely on middle market growth opportunities in the region with Tracy-Lee Kus, Co-CEO of EMEA for Aon.

"I am excited to move into this role working with Greg to guide Aon's overall middle market strategy, including NFP," said Hammond. "It has been a professional honor to lead NFP and I am proud of everything we have built together across our company. Thank you to Mike and Ed for their more than 20 years of leadership, partnership and contributions to NFP's growth, and I look forward to their ongoing contributions in their new roles. The ongoing, experienced leadership of Mike Schneider, Ethan Foxman and Mike James reflects the commitment they have demonstrated throughout their careers at NFP and the opportunities ahead as they advance connectivity across Aon to bring the best of our capabilities to clients."

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FAQ

What leadership change did Aon (AON) announce for its middle market segment on August 19, 2026?

Aon announced that Doug Hammond will become Global Executive Chairman of its middle market segment, including NFP. According to Aon, Hammond will guide middle market strategy and shared capabilities, reporting directly to Aon President and CEO Greg Case, effective immediately.

Who is the new CEO of Middle Market, North America at Aon (AON) and NFP?

Mike Schneider is the new CEO, Middle Market, North America, for Aon and NFP. According to Aon, Schneider reports to Anne Corona and will lead the middle market segment across both organizations after previously overseeing NFP’s U.S. Central and West regions.

What roles did Ethan Foxman and Mike James receive in Aon’s North America middle market segment (AON)?

Ethan Foxman was appointed President and Mike James Chief Growth Officer, Middle Market, North America, Aon and NFP. According to Aon, both report into the middle market leadership and will join Aon’s North America Executive Committee to support regional middle market activities.

How are NFP executives Mike Goldman and Ed O'Malley affected by Aon’s August 2026 leadership changes (AON)?

Mike Goldman and Ed O'Malley have been appointed Vice Chairmen of NFP. According to Aon, these appointments are effective immediately and are intended to support NFP’s continued success following more than 20 years of their leadership and contributions at the company.

What reporting changes were announced for NFP’s EMEA operations within Aon’s middle market structure (AON)?

NFP UK and Ireland Managing Director Matt Pawley will now report to Doug Hammond. According to Aon, Pawley and Hammond will collaborate on middle market growth opportunities in EMEA alongside Tracy-Lee Kus, Co-CEO of EMEA for Aon.

Will Aon’s new middle market leaders join the North America Executive Committee (AON)?

Yes, Mike Schneider, Ethan Foxman and Mike James will join Aon’s North America Executive Committee. According to Aon, they will work closely with Denise Perlman, who has been leading Aon’s middle market segment for North America, to coordinate regional middle market efforts.