Insolvency heavyweight joins Aon leadership team

Global professional services firm Aon has strengthened its UK insolvency and restructuring offering with the arrival of Catherine Williamson in a newly created growth and technical director role, based in Manchester.

Catherine joins Aon from AlixPartners, where she was a partner and led the firm’s insolvency team. 

A qualified insolvency practitioner and accountant with more than 25 years’ experience, she has overseen a number of high-profile administrations, including Thomas Cook, Cineworld and Indigo Michael.

In her new role, Catherine will work with Aon’s specialist insolvency and restructuring insurance and risk team, focusing on delivering insight and solutions for businesses navigating restructuring and disruption. 

She will help bring together Aon’s risk capital and human capital capabilities to support client resilience and long-term growth.

Catherine’s arrival comes amid continued growth for Aon’s UK insolvency and restructuring team, which has expanded significantly over the past year despite a largely flat insolvency market.

Catherine said: “I’ve long admired what Mark and the Aon team achieve in insolvency and restructuring scenarios that are challenging for clients. 

“This team stands out because of their genuine appreciation for client requirements, and I am committed to building on that reputation of success and service.”

Mark Sanderson, managing director of UK insolvency and restructuring at Aon, added: “Our team is excited to work with such a well-known insolvency practitioner. 

“Catherine’s personality, energy and outstanding technical expertise will be a tremendous asset to our clients and our team.

“Aon’s proposition is already unique within the sector thanks to the team’s commitment to building authentic relationships with clients, based on a collaborative and tailored approach to meet their needs. 

“Catherine’s experience will add an invaluable dimension to what we offer and position us well for continued growth.”

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