Bruno quits as Aon’s COO amid executive shuffle

John Bruno is stepping down as Aon PLC’s chief operating officer amid executive changes that saw the role being passed to James Platt, who formerly was the brokerage’s business chief operating officer in London.

Aon announced a series of executive changes earlier this week in advance of its proposed purchase of rival Willis Towers Watson PLC.

In a statement, Aon said Chicago-based Mr. Bruno, who was named chief operating officer last year, notified the brokerage of his intention to resign on Jan. 25. The executive changes were announced on Jan. 27.

He will remain with the brokerage for a transition period, the statement said.