The risk and insurance brokerage services provider AON announced that Jin-Yong CAI, a TPG Capital partner and the former CEO of IFC - the World Bank's investment arm, has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors effective August 10, 2016. Jin-Yong CAI will also serve on AON's Finance and Organization and Compensation Committees.

Before IFC, Jin-Yong CAI worked in the financial services industry for nearly two decades, including 12 years with GOLDMAN SACHS Group, as a partner and its top executive in China. He began his career at the World Bank Group, has a Ph.D. in economics from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Peking University.

"We are pleased to welcome Jin-Yong CAI to AON's Board," said Lester B. KNIGHT, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AON.

"Jin-Yong has a long record of achievement and executive leadership experience in both the finance and development sectors. He will bring a unique global perspective and a wealth of expertise to the Board."