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    Gregory C. Case

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Aon PLC
    Board
    Since April 2005
    Age
    62 years
    Tenure
    Joined AON in 04-2005 as Chief Executive Officer and served as President from 2005 to 2018.

    Also at Aon PLC

    AW
    Andy Weitz
    Chief Marketing Officer
    CD
    Christa Davies
    Executive Vice President and CFO
    DZ
    Darren Zeidel
    EVP, General Counsel, and Company Secretary

    About

    Gregory C. Case is a seasoned financial leader, currently 62 years old as of February 2025. His professional journey reflects deep expertise in management consulting and financial services, having amassed extensive experience prior to joining the company. He built his career with significant stints at organizations such as McKinsey & Company, where he spent 17 years and led major practices, and in investment banking roles, further refining his strategic and operational skills.

    As he transitioned into his role at AON in April 2005, he assumed the mantle of Chief Executive Officer, a position from which he has steered the company through notable growth. Alongside his CEO responsibilities, he also held the role of President from 2005 to 2018, demonstrating his versatile leadership and commitment to corporate excellence.

    His career at AON underscores a strategic vision that blends innovation with an in-depth understanding of the insurance and financial markets. With a focus on restructuring and global expansion, his leadership has significantly contributed to the company’s market position, driving operational efficiencies and elevating service standards across the organization.

    $AON Performance Under Gregory C. Case

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    McKinsey & Company Partner; Head of Global Insurance and Financial Services Practice; Member of the governing Shareholders’ Council N/ALed McKinsey's Financial Services and Global Insurance Practice for 17 years
    Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood Employee N/AWorked at the investment banking firm
    Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Employee N/AWorked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City prior to his tenure at Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Discover Financial Services DirectorN/ACurrent active external board position

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,500,000 AnnualFixed annual salary
    Company Contributions to Supplemental Savings Plan$10,200 AnnualAon contribution to the Supplemental Savings Plan
    Housing Allowance$382,013 AnnualProvided for international assignment to London, U.K.
    Cost of Living Allowance$97,500 AnnualProvided for international assignment to London, U.K.
    Foreign Service Allowance$135,000 AnnualProvided for international assignment to London, U.K.
    Life Insurance Coverage Cost$20,635 AnnualAdditional cost for enhanced life insurance beyond the standard plan

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Performance Share Units (PSU) Awards

    MetricDetailsCitation
    Grant DateMarch 24, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$19,293,739
    Performance Period2023-2025 (3 years)
    Performance MetricCumulative Adjusted Diluted EPS
    Threshold Shares31,831 PSUs
    Target Shares63,661 PSUs
    Maximum Shares127,322 PSUs
    VestingConversion into Class A Ordinary Shares on a one-to-one basis after performance period
    ConditionsForfeiture if minimum performance not met; performance-based vesting conditions

    Annual Incentive Opportunity

    MetricDetailsCitation
    Performance Components80%: Adjusted OI Growth (Baseline: $3,840 million, Threshold: $2,688 million); 20%: People & Culture goals
    Target Annual Incentive$3,750,000 (250% of base salary)
    Maximum Annual Incentive$7,500,000 (2x target)
    Actual Payout$2,550,000 (68% of target)
    Grant Date (RSUs)February 17, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value (RSUs)$2,193,609
    Vesting Schedule (RSUs)Three equal installments on February 17, 2024, 2025, and 2026
    Additional ConditionsRSUs are subject to a share price hurdle; performance-based vesting; includes PSUs under LPP 18 cycle