Aon CFO cites cyber, AI and geopolitics as top worries for CEOs

Edmund Reese, the chief financial officer of risk-management firm Aon, explained that today’s CEOs are juggling multiple, intersecting risks. Recent Aon polling shows cyber security has surpassed geopolitical turmoil as the primary worry for senior leaders. At the same time, the surge in AI infrastructure is prompting unprecedented capital outlays for data centers, and ongoing Middle-East conflicts are disrupting global supply chains.

Reese added that talent acquisition remains critical, with Aon betting on AI-enhanced tools to attract and retain staff. The firm reports that AI-driven automation has already lifted margins and improved win rates on client proposals, contributing to solid quarterly growth despite an uncertain macro environment.