CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As the
frequency and severity of cyber risks continue to increase, Aon
Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc
(NYSE:AON), continues to bolster its industry-leading team of
experts to address complex client needs in today's dynamic business
world. Today the firm announced the appointment of James C. Trainor as senior vice president in its
Cyber Solutions Group. Trainor joins Aon after a distinguished
career at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he most
recently led the Cyber Division at FBI Headquarters.
Trainor leaves the FBI as its highest-ranking cyber expert.
During his 20-year career with the FBI, he played a critical role
in devising strategies to combat ransomware and additional emerging
forms of cybercrime, spearheaded major high-profile investigations,
and managed numerous incidents at the nexus of cybercrime and
national security.
In his new role, Trainor will help shape Aon's overall cyber
strategy on behalf of clients, working closely with colleagues
across technology, system integration, risk transfer and advisory
to ensure a holistic and integrated approach.
"As the FBI's foremost expert in cyber security, Jim brings
unparalleled experience and knowledge that will be invaluable to
clients as they evaluate and address their cyber exposures," said
Mike O'Connor, chief executive
officer, Aon Risk Solutions. "Jim's unique insights and
relationships will help us continue our innovative and
industry-leading approach to cyber risk management."
Trainor joined the FBI as a special agent in 1996. Over his FBI
career, he served in both overseas and domestic assignments focused
on cyber, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, intelligence and
criminal matters. Trainor has served in field assignments in
Chicago; New Haven, CT; Boston; New
York and at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC. In his last role, as
Assistant Director of the Cyber Division in Washington, DC, he led a team that developed
and implemented the FBI's national strategy to combat
cybercrime.
"Aon's commitment to helping businesses navigate the changing
tides of cyber risk is unmatched. I am honored and excited to be
joining the best-in-class Aon team and look forward to contributing
to Aon's differentiating value proposition for advising clients on
how best to manage cyber risk," Trainor said.
A frequent speaker on cyber security issues at global
conferences, Trainor has been quoted by media outlets ranging from
CNN to The Wall Street Journal and received numerous commendations
for his work in this field. He will be based in New York and serve Aon clients around the
world.
About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global provider of risk
management, insurance brokerage and reinsurance brokerage, and
human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its
more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower
results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative risk and
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