Aon Consulting hires investment community industry leader

Aon Consulting, the pension, benefits and HR consulting firm, has appointed Yusuf Samad as investment principal to advise UK pension funds and further strengthen Aonís profile as a leading pension investment consultant.

Yusuf will hold an influential role within the investment consulting practice to develop client relationships, expand market share and build upon the teamís expertise in the investment arena.

He has over 25 years international banking experience and is currently a member of the Marathon Club. Yusuf was a senior investment consultant at Hewitt and was previously a managing director and senior credit officer at Citibank. Yusuf was also a trustee and member of the investment committee of the Citibank pension scheme. Yusuf is a CFA and Fellow of the Society of Investment Professionals. He was a director and chairman of the CFA UK.

Commenting on his appointment Yusuf said: ìI am truly excited to be joining Aon Consulting and providing clients with clear and proactive investment advice, as well as further strengthening an investment team that is recognised in the industry for its expertise and delivering value to its clients.î

Paul Docherty, head of investment at Aon Consulting said: ìWelcoming Yusuf to Aon Consulting is fantastic, considering his extensive experience in investment consulting and the investment industry. He is an industry leader and his skills and experience ensure we will continue to provide industry leading advice for our clients well in to the future.î