Lespérance arrives at a critical juncture for the firm, tasked with building a Canadian-led organization that leverages Lockton’s global network. He previously served as President and CEO of Aon Canada, where he spent over two decades developing complex risk strategies for multinational clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. His transition to Lockton is framed by the firm’s ambition to provide a client-centric alternative to traditional brokerage models in one of the world’s top ten insurance markets.

Ron Lockton, Chairman and CEO of the parent company, pointed to the need for deeper market specialization as the primary driver for this leadership change. For his part, Lespérance cited the growing volatility in supply chains, cyber threats, and workforce benefits as key areas where his team will focus its advisory efforts. Beyond his corporate career, Lespérance currently chairs the board of governors for The Insurance Institute of Canada and holds credentials from the Kellogg School of Management and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.