Aon appoints Joshua Walker to lead intellectual property product development

Re/insurance broker Aon has appointed Joshua Walker as chief product officer for its intellectual property solutions unit.

In his new role, Walker will lead the efforts to develop a comprehensive set of consulting, valuation and risk transfer offerings in the intellectual property asset class. He will be based in the firm’s San Francisco office.

Walker has practised intellectual property and big data law in Silicon Valley for more than 16 years, including as head of Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Transactions for Simpson Thacher. He also co-founded and led Lex Machina.

John Bruno, chief executive officer of Aon’s data & analytic services, said: “We know that data, and more importantly the understanding of it, is now a cornerstone of every organization. Joshua’s wide-ranging experience, from building a business from the ground up to the realities of data’s impact in the courtroom, will be pivotal as we continue to change the conversation around intangible assets.”

Lewis Lee, chief executive officer of Aon’s intellectual property solutions, added: “Joshua brings incredible insight to the team. We are thrilled to have him join Aon as we continue to innovate at scale, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate on solutions to identify and manage risks surrounding proprietary data and maximize value for our clients.”

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