Aon Consulting Names New National Defined Contribution Practice Leader

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aon Consulting, the human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation , announced today that Susan Alford, an executive vice president, has been named as the firm's national defined contribution practice leader. In her new role, Alford is responsible for leveraging the core capabilities of the practice to increase sales opportunities and consulting services.

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Most recently, Alford held the position of regional director of the Southeast Operating Unit for its Employee Benefits Consulting Group. In addition, she serves on the Global Retirement Practice Council. Alford has been with the company since 1977 and has played a considerable role in the growth of its defined contribution consulting services.

A frequent speaker on 401(k) and defined contribution issues at professional meetings and seminars throughout the United States, Alford has extensive experience working with plan sponsors in the design, implementation and administration of defined contribution plans. She earned her bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University and is a graduate of the renowned Young Executives Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Alford holds the designation of Certified Employee Benefit Specialist and is a registered representative with Aon Securities Corporation.

For more information, contact: Kelly Drinkwine +1.312.755.3537 kelly.drinkwine@kemperlesnik.com About Aon

Aon Corporation (http://www.aon.com/) is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting. There are 43,000 employees working in Aon's 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Backed by broad resources, industry knowledge and technical expertise, Aon professionals help a wide range of clients develop effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.

Aon Consulting Worldwide (http://www.aon.com/hcc) is among the top global human capital consulting firms, with 2006 revenues of $1.282 billion and 6,500 professionals in 117 offices worldwide. Aon Consulting is reshaping the workplace of the future through benefits, talent management and rewards strategies and solutions. In August 2006, Aon Consulting was named the best employee benefit consulting firm by the readers of Business Insurance magazine.

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