Aon names Karl Hamann as Philippines CEO

Veteran regional executive to lead integrated risk strategy in Manila.

Aon Plc announced the appointment of Karl Hamann as CEO of the Philippines, effective 1 April. 

He will relocate to Manila in the coming months and continue to report to Andrew Minnitt, head of Southeast Asia.

Hamann will focus on further advancing Aon's integrated solutions strategy and helping clients navigate increasingly interconnected risks with greater clarity and confidence. 

Hamann brings more than three decades of experience across Asia-Pacific and global markets, with deep expertise in insurance, risk advisory and operational leadership. 

He has held CEO roles across the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Singapore and South Asia, before joining Aon in 2022 as CEO of Indonesia, where he has implemented modernisation initiatives, strengthened commercial execution and enhanced market connectivity.

Hamann takes over from Darren Oliver, who will transition into a newly appointed regional role as head of market development, APAC Health Solutions, based in Singapore.