Bangkok, July 12, 2013 -  On the eve of Manchester United’s 2013 Tour presented by Aon in Asia, the two global partners, Aon plc (NYSE: AON) and Manchester United, will share best practices of high-performing organizations during a half-day Risk and People seminar. The 2013 Tour is kicking off in Bangkok with a match played against Singha All Star XI on July 13, followed by matches in Sydney, Yokohama, Osaka and Hong Kong until the end of July.

Aon and Manchester United will be joined by representatives of top local and multinational organizations in exchanges on risk and people assessment, preparation and engagement and how these help organizations empower results, minimize risks, and maximize opportunity. The Seminar will be held in Bangkok on July 12 at the Centara Grand Hotel.

The seminar will highlight key business issues that Aon helps clients with every day. From risk management to talent development, it will cover issues that are as important to Aon as they are to Manchester United. Attendees will get an intimate look at how the partnership between Aon and Manchester United allows for the mutual benefit of the two global businesses to empower results for clients and fans in every corner of the world the world.

During the seminar, Aon, Manchester United and their partners and guests will highlight innovative solutions and best practices designed to empower results on and off the pitch. Topics and speakers will include:

• Assessment and Preparation: Creating the Foundation for a Winning Team – Interview of Bryan Robson, Manchester United Legend and former Thailand National Team Manager and Phil Townsend, Director of Communications for Manchester United, by John Shiels, CEO of the Manchester United Foundation

• A discussion with Ellen Ryan - EVP of Market & Operational Risks - Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) – on how the Aon Risk Maturity Index and Global Risk Management Survey help SCB assess, prepare and engage to improve their organizations' risk management practices

• Assessment, Preparation and Engagement to deliver results from a people perspective - A discussion on how award-winning organizations empower results by assessing people risks and sustainably engaging employees. Mr. Hester Chew, CEO of McThai that was adjudged the Best of the Best award this year among Aon Hewitt Best Employers in Thailand, will exchange views and innovative people practices in a discussion with Rick Payne, CEO South East Asia and Performance, Reward & Talent Practice Leader for Aon Hewitt in Asia Pacific

• Empowering Economic and Human Possibility: Delivering winning performance through assessment, preparation and engagement – by Phil Clement, Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Aon plc.

“Aon’s mission is to advise companies on their two biggest growth challenges: managing risk and people. This joint seminar organized on the occasion of Manchester United 2013 Tour in Asia is a great opportunity for our two organizations to demonstrate the shared values that we live every day – a quest for excellence and winning performance and an understanding that combining the right skills at the right time can deliver success.  We strive to apply those values to our our clients, our colleagues and our communities,” said Rick Payne, CEO South East Asia and Performance, Reward & Talent Practice Leader for Aon Hewitt in Asia Pacific.

Aon Risk Maturity Index and Global Risk Management Survey are two examples of Aon Risk Solutions’ thought leadership that assist clients to better prepare and mitigate against all potential risks facing their organizations. In light of the 2011 Thai floods and other catastrophes, weather/natural disasters and business interruption ranked as top-ten risks for Asia-based respondents to the Aon’s 2013 Global Risk Management Survey.

Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon, empowers organizations and individuals with innovative talent, retirement and health solutions, enabling clients to cultivate talent and drive organizational performance and growth.  First conducted in Asia in 2001, its Best Employers Study’s purpose is to gain insights into companies that are creating real competitive advantage through their people, to explore what makes a workplace of choice and to identify Best Employers in Thailand and in the Asia Pacific region.

Best Employers Thailand 2013 senior executives will demonstrate what they do better than others and how they assess, prepare and engage their talent to achieve higher revenue growth through innovative people practices.

Aon is the presenting partner of Manchester United’s Tour 2013 and has been the principal partner and global shirt sponsor since 2010. As a global firm and trusted partner of Manchester United, Aon is uniquely positioned to help bring the world’s most popular football club to its clients and colleagues in Thailand and across Southeast Asia.

About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 65,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and technical expertise. Aon has been named repeatedly as the world’s best broker, best insurance intermediary, reinsurance intermediary, captives manager and best employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources. Visit www.aon.com for more information on Aon and www.aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon’s global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United. 

About Manchester United

Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world, playing one of the most popular spectator sports on Earth. Through our 135-year heritage we have won 61 trophies, enabling us to develop the world’s leading sports brand and a global community of 659 million followers. Our large, passionate community provides Manchester United with a worldwide platform to generate significant revenue from multiple sources, including sponsorship, merchandising, product licensing, new media & mobile, broadcasting and match day.

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