Aon has appointed Petra Schmidt as global industry leader within Enterprise Client Group. Schmidt has worked at Aon for nearly 28 years, having recently served as a global financial institution's commercial leader. Prior to joining the firm, she was an executive board member at BritishAmerican Business. Commenting on the appointment, the company says: ‘Petra’s dedication, expertise, and strategic approach will help reinforce the firm’s role as an industry leader, helping clients make better decisions.” Schmidt states: “I am very excited and honoured to take on this role within Aon. Our capabilities in risk capital and human capital, informed by industry, will allow our clients to be better informed, better advised, and make better decisions.”