Aon has promoted Mr David Crofts to the role of Global Head of Capital Solutions for Financial Sponsors, effective 1 August 2026.
In his new role, Mr Crofts will work with financial sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds and other capital providers seeking access to insurance-related opportunities, including investments in property and casualty (re)insurance businesses, life insurance and wealth-related opportunities.
Mr Crofts rejoined Aon in 2025 as Head of Financial Sponsors for EMEA, returning to the firm after nearly six years, and having previously served as a managing director of Aon’s Global Risk Consulting business.
Between his two tenures, he spent almost eight years at Mubadala Investment Company. Earlier in his career, he worked with Cadbury plc.