Aon hires Alpaugh from Marsh as North America leader

Aon PLC said Tuesday it has hired Jeff Alpaugh from rival Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. to be president of the brokerage’s North America operations.

Boston-based Mr. Alpaugh was previously U.S. chief country officer for Marsh McLennan, and U.S. and Canada growth practice leader and global real estate and hospitality practice leader for its brokerage unit. He joined Marsh McLennan in 1989.

Mr. Alpaugh will join Aon on Nov. 14 and report to Jennifer Bell, CEO of North America, an Aon spokeswoman said.