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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 has appointed Ethan Foxman to serve as President of its Middle Market segment for North America, covering both Aon and NFP.

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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...

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Additionally, Aon appointed Ethan Foxman to serve as President, Middle Market, North America, Aon and NFP, effective immediately, reporting to Schneider.

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What this signalsA newly promoted leader often gets the budget to change how the team works.

Person
Ethan FoxmanPresident, Middle Market, North America
Takes effect
Aug 19, 2026
Location
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Companies

  • NFPRelated companynfp.com

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People

  • Ethan FoxmanPresident, Middle Market, North America · Named in the story

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  • directors

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Confidence
90%
Detected
Aug 19, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
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