Aon names former Lockton exec to real estate post

Aon PLC Friday named former Lockton Cos. executive Pete Romano as executive vice president and real estate industry practice leader for North America.

He will be based in Denver and will report to John Griffin, industry practice leader for North America, Aon said in a statement.

Mr. Romano will head growth across the North America real estate industry portfolio, supporting client retention and expansion, the broker said. He succeeds Kevin Madden who will assume the role of chairman for North American real estate.

Mr. Romano was most recently an executive vice president and client service executive for Lockton, the statement said.