Aon has appointed Jayavani Sarkar as Head of Digital Marketing, marking her first leadership role at the company. Based in India, Sarkar announced the development in a LinkedIn post, reflecting on her professional journey and the people who supported her growth.
Sarkar has been with Aon since July 2022, serving as Group Manager before taking on the new role in September 2026. During her tenure, she has worked on marketing operations, global capability centre (GCC) transformation, analytics and AI-led initiatives.
In her previous role, Sarkar led the establishment and expansion of Aon’s marketing GCC in Bengaluru, building teams across marketing, research and analytics to support global business priorities. Her work also involved developing operational frameworks, improving marketing intelligence processes and driving the adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity and business intelligence.
Before joining Aon, Sarkar spent over five years at Deloitte as Market Intelligence – Industry Lead, where she worked on digital marketing solutions, strategic planning, competitive intelligence and brand positioning. She began her career at AXA Business Services, where she worked in procurement business intelligence and research.
In her LinkedIn post, Sarkar expressed gratitude to her mentors, colleagues and teams, highlighting the pace of change in digital marketing across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. She noted that the market is being shaped by digital-first consumers, growing mobile adoption and the rapid expansion of the digital ecosystem.
Sarkar said she looks forward to leading the team, exploring new creative possibilities and supporting sustainable business growth in her new role.
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