Aon plc has announced the appointment of Winnie Loh as the real estate and data centre leader for Southeast Asia, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, Loh will spearhead the strategic direction and client delivery of Aon’s capabilities in these sectors across the region. Her appointment comes as data centre investments in Southeast Asia are on the rise, with increasing complexities in risk profiles related to development, financing, and long-term operations.
Loh, who joined Aon in 2021, brings over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. She will continue her role as director within Aon’s Commercial Risk team. Her expertise will be crucial as digitalisation, cloud adoption, artificial intelligence, and resilience expectations reshape the sector. Jon Pipe, head of Commercial Risk in Asia for Aon, noted, “Winnie’s appointment reflects both the pace of growth we’re seeing in the region and the increasing sophistication of the challenges our clients are navigating.”
The appointment underscores Aon’s commitment to enhancing its data centre and digital infrastructure capabilities, aligning them with real estate and broader construction and infrastructure services. Andrew Minnitt, CEO of Singapore and head of Southeast Asia for Aon, highlighted that clients are seeking advisers who understand the intersection of data centres with real estate and infrastructure risks. “Winnie’s appointment strengthens our regional leadership and supports our focus on delivering more integrated, lifecycle-led solutions for clients across Southeast Asia,” Minnitt stated.
This strategic move by Aon aims to provide clients with insight-led advice to assess risk, build resilience, and make informed decisions across the full asset lifecycle.
