SHANGHAI, CHINA - MediaOutReach - August 23, 2018- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), aleading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk,retirement, and health solutions, and FORTUNE China, the global businessnews leader,have named top 50 boards of directors in China for 2018.

Peter Zhang, CEO, Aon Consulting, China

Aonand FORTUNE Chinaselected outstanding boards of directors from China's 500 largest listedcompanies using a comprehensive methodology based on data sourced from annualreports, websites of exchanges and companies, and company announcements. Companies were rankedbased on metrics including Return on Equity (ROE), growthachieved,proportion of independent directors, and track record of board members. Diversitywas also a key factor in the selection--considering elements such asrepresentation of female directors, industry experts, members of majorinstitutes, government representatives, academics and senior executives on theboards.

Thisranking is the first of its kind in China, aiming to showcase the value ofefficient governance models to drive business performance. Each company was selectedfrom the largest listed companies on the FORTUNE China 500, that have been on amajor stock exchange such as NASDAQ, China's A Share, HK Share, or the SingaporeStock Exchange for at least one year.

Aon's 2018 Top 50 Boards of Directors-China have 40% independentdirectors--more than the medianof 36% among other FORTUNE China 500companies. This is also higher than stipulations from China Securities RegulatoryCommission and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that require no fewer than one inthree Board members to be independent directors. Nevertheless, the proportion of independent directors of Chinesecompanies is still lower than that of many western countries--with independentdirectors of US S&P 500 companies accounting for about 85% of the board.

Further, two companies featuring in Aon's 2018 Top 50Boards of Directors-China--Dali Foods and Dahua-- have women making up 38% oftheir Boards. This is the highest ratio among the Top 50.

PeterZhang, CEO of Aon Consulting, China, said: "As Chinese companies look toglobalise and gain market share in the NewNormal, they must transform their people practices to inspire a changingworkforce. We must start from the top by having leadership teams that fuelcollaboration, regular reflection and course correction driving businessperformance. Top boards provide oversight and advice that help organisationsmaximise their potential while protecting shareholders' interests."

MaiwenZhang, Executive Chief Editor of FORTUNE China, said: "Boards of directorshaving diverse set of knowledge and skills are key to high-quality decisionmaking. They can play a key role in helping companies accelerate innovation,navigate emerging risks and win investors' trust."

Aon's 2018 Top 50 Boards ofDirectors-China:

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