Aon selects Jo Ann Jenkins to join their Board of Directors
Jo Ann Jenkins, a renowned leader with a diverse career in public service, nonprofit leadership, and corporate governance, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm. The appointment, effective August 15, 2025, aims to deliver more value for Aon's clients, colleagues, and shareholders [1][2][5].
Jenkins is best known for her tenure as the CEO of AARP, where she spearheaded initiatives such as AgeTech development and the Digital First transformation. Her leadership was recognised by Fortune magazine, which named her "One of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders" in 2019 and 2021 [1].
Before her time at AARP, Jenkins served in significant roles within the U.S. government, including as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief of Staff at the Library of Congress. She also held senior positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [2].
In addition to her government and nonprofit career, Jenkins currently sits on the boards of General Mills and Avnet [1]. These roles reflect a broad and impactful leadership career spanning public service, nonprofit leadership, and corporate governance.
Jenkins expressed her excitement about joining Aon's Board, stating that she looks forward to sharing her perspective and working with Aon's board and executive leadership to unlock opportunities for the firm's clients to empower their people and protect and grow their businesses. She also expressed her eagerness to help organizations address interconnected risk and people issues in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment [1].
The Board Chair of Aon plc, Lester B. Knight, expressed his confidence in Jenkins' ability to contribute to Aon's continued success, stating that her extensive experience leading large nonprofit and public sector organizations will bring new insights to Aon's Board [1].
During her tenure at AARP, Jenkins championed various issues, including the multigenerational workforce, healthy longevity, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and lowering the cost of prescription drugs [1]. Her authoritative voice on these topics, coupled with her extensive experience, makes her an invaluable addition to Aon's Board.
In her personal life, Jenkins is the author of the best-selling book, Disrupt Aging: A Bold New Path to Living Your Best Life at Every Age [1]. This book reflects her commitment to empowering individuals to live their best lives at every age.
References:
[1] Aon plc. (2025). Press Release: Jo Ann Jenkins Appointed to Aon plc's Board of Directors. Retrieved from https://www.aon.com/press-releases/2025/05/jo-ann-jenkins-appointed-to-aon-plCs-board-of-directors
[2] AARP. (n.d.). Jo Ann Jenkins. Retrieved from https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/info-2019/jo-ann-jenkins.html
[3] Fortune. (2021). The World's 50 Greatest Leaders. Retrieved from https://fortune.com/worlds-greatest-leaders/
[4] AARP. (n.d.). AARP's Multigenerational Workforce. Retrieved from https://www.aarp.org/work/employers/info-2019/multigenerational-workforce-infographic.html
[5] AARP. (n.d.). Jenkins' Tenure at AARP. Retrieved from https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/info-2019/jenkins-tenure-at-aarp.html
Jenkins' extensive experience in leadership roles, spanning public service, nonprofit leadership, and corporate governance, will bring unique insights to finance and business strategies within Aon. With her authoritative voice on various topics, such as the multigenerational workforce and protecting Social Security and Medicare, she is poised to provide valuable input to Aon's executive leadership in addressing complex and uncertain environmental risks.
