Aon plc has announced the appointment of Neelay Patel as Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia, effective March 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
In his new role, Patel leads Aon’s business in Malaysia across Commercial Risk Solutions, Health Solutions, Talent Solutions and Wealth Solutions. He partners with regional solution line leaders to align priorities, strengthen execution and deliver integrated solutions that support clients in protecting and growing their businesses. Patel reports to Andrew Minnitt, Head of Southeast Asia, and will relocate from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in the coming months.
Patel brings more than 20 years of experience in risk management and insurance, including over a decade with Aon driving commercial strategy and growth initiatives across Asia. Since joining the firm in 2014, he has played a central role in advancing Aon’s growth agenda, most recently serving as Head of Growth, Asia, where he supported sales transformation and helped teams deliver the full breadth of Aon’s capabilities to clients across the region. He has also been actively involved in developing talent and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.
Prior to Aon, Patel worked with Lockton in Australia and London, supporting large multinational clients across a range of industries. His career spans senior roles in Singapore, Australia, London and Malaysia, providing him with a strong understanding of diverse regional client needs.
Andrew Minnitt commented: “Neelay’s strategic mindset, strong client focus and values-led leadership position him exceptionally well to lead our Malaysia team. His deep understanding of client needs and ability to mobilise teams around delivering integrated solutions will be invaluable as we help organisations navigate a rapidly evolving risk environment and achieve better outcomes.”
Patel added: “I’m honoured to return to Malaysia to lead Aon’s business at a time when clients are navigating increasingly connected and complex risk and people challenges. I look forward to working with our talented colleagues to bring the best of Aon’s Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities to clients, helping them make better decisions, build resilience and achieve sustainable growth.”
