Aon plc has announced that Jason Disborough (pictured) will take on the role of chief commercial officer for the Pacific region, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Disborough, who will be based in Brisbane, will join the executive leadership teams for both Australia and New Zealand and will participate in the newly established Pacific Partnership Committee. He will also continue as a member of Aon’s global leadership team.
In this position, Disborough will be responsible for overseeing Aon’s commercial operations and client engagement in Australia and New Zealand. He has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, primarily with Aon, and has previously served as enterprise growth leader for Asia-Pacific and chief executive officer for multinational clients (international).
Kevan Johnston, CEO of Australia for Aon, commented: “Jason’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for our Pacific business. His deep understanding of our markets and unwavering commitment to client excellence will help us accelerate growth and deliver even greater value to our clients across the region.” Melissa Cantell, CEO of New Zealand for Aon, added: “Jason is a proven leader who brings people together to solve complex challenges.”
The appointment coincides with the formation of the Pacific Partnership Committee, which was established earlier this year. The committee’s stated functions include facilitating communication and coordination between Aon’s Australian and New Zealand operations.
Cantell said the establishment of the Pacific Partnership Committee reflects the company’s approach to coordination between its Australian and New Zealand operations. “The launch of the Pacific Partnership Committee is a testament to our commitment to cross-market collaboration, and I look forward to working closely with Jason to drive innovation and share best practices for the benefit of our clients and colleagues in both Australia and New Zealand,” she said.
Commenting on his appointment, Disborough said: “I am honoured to step into this role at such a pivotal time for our region. I am passionate about helping our clients navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape, and I am excited to work with our talented teams across Australia and New Zealand to deliver the full strength of Aon to our clients. The Pacific Partnership Committee will be a powerful platform for collaboration, and I look forward to building on our shared success.”
The leadership transition comes after Aon’s release of its third quarter 2025 financial results (Q3 2025). For the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2025, Aon reported total revenue of US$3.997 billion, representing a 7% increase from the same period in the previous year. The company attributed this growth to a 7% rise in organic revenue and a 1% benefit from foreign currency movements, partially offset by a 1% negative impact from acquisitions, divestitures, and other adjustments.
Aon’s operating income for the quarter reached US$816 million, up 31% from US$623 million in the third quarter of 2024. Adjusted operating income was US$1.051 billion, a 15% increase, and the adjusted operating margin improved by 170 basis points to 26.3%. The company cited organic revenue growth, operational efficiencies, and restructuring savings as key factors, with higher costs linked to revenue growth and long-term investments providing a partial offset.
