Aon, a leading global professional services firm, said David Carlson will join the firm as its global industrial and manufacturing leader, effective July 1.

According to the press release, in this role, Carlson will be responsible for advancing Aon’s industry strategy by deepening sector-specific insights, expanding solution capabilities and aligning global resources to better serve clients. He will lead efforts to strengthen relationships with Aon’s largest industrial and manufacturing clients and elevate the firm’s presence in the sector.

“David’s deep experience in the sector and his ability to translate industry insight into actionable strategies will help us deliver greater value to our clients and strengthen our position as a trusted advisor in this space”, said Petra Schmidt, global industry leader.

Aon also announced two additional North America industry leaders: Bhuma Patel, who will serve as North America financial institutions industry leader and collaborate with Peter Rutherford, Aon’s global enterprise leader for financial institutions; and Al Hartmann, North America government contracting industry leader, reflecting the firm’s continued investment in industry leadership to better support clients with specialized expertise.