Aon congratulates David Moyes on appointment as Manager of Manchester United

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May 09, 2013, 12:31 ET

LONDON, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), the leading global provider of risk management and human resource consulting and outsourcing, today issued the following statement regarding the appointment of David Moyes as Manager of Manchester United:

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"Aon congratulates David Moyes on his appointment as Manager of one of the world's most successful football clubs.

"The ability to attract and develop high performing talent on and off the pitch is the hallmark of any successful organization and this is something we have witnessed first-hand at Manchester United since we became their global partner in 2010.

"We know through our own work at Aon that great leaders embrace new challenges, never tire of learning, prioritize talent development, effectively manage change, and inspire colleagues with a clear vision. As the first ever partner of the Club's training facility at Carrington, the Aon Training Complex, we hope our expertise in this area will support David as he leads the team to further success.

"As Presenting Partner of Manchester United's pre-season tours, starting this summer in Asia, we look forward to working with and building a relationship that will help empower results for Manchester United in the years ahead.

"Aon wishes David every success in his new role."

Aon, the principal partner and global shirt sponsor of Manchester United, also is recognized as one of the leading firms on advising clients such as Manchester United on the topics of talent, health, retirement, and succession planning.

About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 65,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and technical expertise. Aon has been named repeatedly as the world's best broker, best insurance intermediary, reinsurance intermediary, captives manager and best employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources. Visit www.aon.com for more information on Aon and www.aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon's global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.