Jo Ann Jenkins Joins Aon Board of Directors
Key Takeaways:
- Jo Ann Jenkins appointed to Aon plc Board of Directors, effective August 15, 2025 - Jenkins previously served as CEO of AARP, the world's largest nonprofit organization
- Fortune magazine named Jenkins as "One of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders" in 2019 and 2021
- Currently serves on boards of General Mills and Avnet
- Aon plc announced that Jo Ann Jenkins has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective August 15, 2025.
Board Chair Lester B. Knight noted that Jenkins' experience leading large nonprofit and public sector organizations will bring new insights to the board as the company seeks to deliver greater value for clients, colleagues, and shareholders.
Jenkins brings extensive leadership experience from her tenure as CEO of AARP, where she championed the multigenerational workforce, healthy longevity, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and lowering the cost of prescription drugs. Her track record includes driving significant organizational initiatives such as AgeTech development and digital transformation programs.
Beyond her executive experience, Jenkins maintains an active presence on multiple boards, including General Mills and Avnet, and has held advisory positions with organizations ranging from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to the Stanford School of Medicine Board of Fellows. Her appointment reflects Aon's strategic focus on addressing interconnected risk and people issues in an increasingly complex business environment.
