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Dávila makes no bones about the various obstacles he encountered in his last job as CEO for EMEA .
Simply being in charge of such a diverse region , with countless geographies , cultures and markets , was a trial in itself , but one he viewed in a positive light .
“ The greatest challenge for me is building something that is greater than the sum of its parts ,” he continues . “ EMEA is a very heterogeneous region and finding a way to work as one united team , to explore the
Eduardo Dávila synergies between geographies , solution lines and client segments , is equally a challenge as it is an opportunity .
“ The opportunity lies in getting the team to a common mindset – where the ‘ we ’ is more important than the ‘ me ’ – with real belief and determination .” TITLE : SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE CEO COMPANY : AON INDUSTRY : PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LOCATION : MADRID
EXECUTIVE BIO
Eduardo Dávila joined Aon in
2002 and has worked with a wide range of clients across different geographies , segments and industry verticals , providing solutions that address both opportunities and risks . After leading the EMEA region ,
Leading from the front While plenty has changed at Aon since Dávila joined more than two decades ago , much has stayed the same
Its overarching strategy , for example , remains underpinned by the Aon United Blueprint , which guides company culture and values .
Ultimately , Aon United informs the way colleagues work together and scale more specific strategies across the firm to deliver value to clients .
However , Dávila adds : “ The way in which we have helped them [ clients ] has evolved over time , as their needs regarding both risk and human capital have changed . We ’ re on a constant evolution to meet the changing needs of our clients to best serve them .”
In ensuring employees stay true to Aon ’ s all-important values , Dávila chooses to adopt an empathetic leadership style , assuming a role which is more akin to teammate or mentor than boss – fostering a culture of learning in the process . he recently became Senior Advisor to Aon CEO Greg Case .
22 December 2023