Aon has promoted Luis Acevedo to head of analytics for Commercial Risk in Latin America, and named Peter Cheesman as head of analytics for Risk Capital in APAC. Acevedo, who previously served as data analytics leader for Commercial Risk in Latin America, will lead the advancing risk analytics operation for Aon’s clients in the region. Based in Miami, he will report to Paul Shedden, global head of advanced risk analytics for Aon’s Risk Capital, and Natalia Char Mutis, head of Commercial Risk in Latin America. At the same time, Cheesman, who is currently head of analytics for Reinsurance in APAC, will expand that role to include Commercial Risk. He will oversee the firm’s development and implementation of innovative analytics solutions for the region across both the insurance and reinsurance sectors. Based in Sydney, Cheesman will report to Shedden, George Attard, CEO of Reinsurance for APAC, and Tracy-Lee Kus, head of Commercial Risk in the region. According to the firm, these new appointments support Aon Actionable Analytics programme, which brings together proprietary and third-party data, tools, and analytics professionals to help shape better decisions for clients. Shedden says: “Both Luis and Peter are proven leaders in their fields and respective regions. Their new leadership appointments evidence Aon’s aim to ensure the full range of its analytical capabilities benefit the widest range of clients possible.”
