Global professional services firm Aon plc has announced the executive appointment of Stephen as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Indonesia operations, effective August 3, 2026.
Based in Jakarta, Stephen will lead the firm’s strategy and business execution across its core risk and human capital solution pillars:
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Commercial Risk
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Health
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Talent
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Wealth
In his new role, Stephen will report to Jane Drummond, Chief Commercial Officer for Asia Pacific and Interim Head of Southeast Asia, while joining Aon’s broader Southeast Asia leadership council.
Executive Profile
Stephen brings over 20 years of global industry experience across underwriting, insurance, and pricing, with a career spanning Asia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
| Executive Overview | Detail |
| New Designation | Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Aon Indonesia |
| Previous Role | Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Zurich Indonesia |
| Reporting Line | Jane Drummond (CCO Asia Pacific & Interim Head of SE Asia) |
| Primary Base | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Key Expertise | P&C, Health, Employee Benefits, Travel, and Takaful (Islamic Insurance) |
Prior to joining Aon, Stephen served as Chief Underwriting Officer at Zurich in Indonesia. During his tenure, he led both traditional and sharia-compliant takaful insurance portfolios while driving technical underwriting standards across property, casualty, and health lines.
Strategic Context & Market Outlook
The leadership appointment aligns with key structural shifts in Indonesia’s insurance landscape:
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Expanding Risk Landscape: Industry demand across Indonesia continues to surge for integrated corporate risk management, capital advisory, and employee health solutions.
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Islamic Insurance Sector Dynamics: Stephen’s extensive background in takaful (Islamic insurance) positions Aon to capture emerging opportunities driven by local regulatory mandates reshaping the sharia financial sector.
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Regional Alignment: As a member of the Southeast Asia leadership team, Stephen will focus on integrating regional analytics and global capabilities with localized client delivery across the Indonesian market.