JLT names new head of Asia operations

Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has appointed Anthony Langridge as regional chairman of JLT Asia. Mr Langridge will take up the post from January 4, 2010. JLT said it has identified Asia as having the potential to add significantly to the group. It is recruiting key staff to further strengthen its capabilities in the region and help drive the growth of its existing core businesses and expansion into new areas. Mr Langridge has spent more than 30 years of his career in Asia. He has held a number of senior positions within Aon, most recently as chairman of its Hong Kong operations. Mr Langridge replaces Brian Carpenter as Asia chairman, although he remains executive chairman of JLT’s operations in Australasia.