Aon has revealed that in October 2025, Phil Smaje will assume the role of Global Industry Specialty Leader, Transportation & Logistics, succeeding Lee Meyrick, who will become Chair of a newly created Risk Capital Transportation & Logistics vertical until his retirement at the end of 2026.
Joe Peiser, CEO of Commercial Risk, commented, “These appointments reflect our commitment to recruiting, developing and promoting exceptional talent.
“Phil brings deep market expertise and a strong track record of leadership. I’m confident he will continue to elevate our Transportation & Logistics offering and deliver outstanding value to our clients.”
Phil Smaje joined Aon in 2023 and currently serves as Chief Broking Officer for Transportation & Logistics.
Previously in his career, he served as CEO of Aerospace and Global Head of Broking at WTW and CEO of Piiq Risk Partners.
Meanwhile, Lee Meyrick has served in Global Specialty leadership roles at Aon for the past eight years. He has also served in senior positions at XL Catlin and AIG.
Smaje commented, “I’m honoured to take on this role and build on the strong foundation Lee has created. Transportation & Logistics is a dynamic, important, and evolving sector, and I look forward to working with our global teams to drive innovation for our clients and deliver outstanding results for them.”
Meyrick said, “It’s been a privilege to lead such a talented team and contribute to Aon’s growth in this space.
“I’m excited to support Phil and the business in my new role as Chair and ensure a smooth and successful transition.”
