The Iona College Keynote Speaker for the 2012 undergraduate commencement ceremony is:

Joseph J. Plumeri

Joseph J. Plumeri is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Willis Group Holdings plc. Under Joe's leadership, Willis has strengthened its position as one of the world's leading insurance brokers through sector-leading organic growth and operating margins, strategic expansion, a dedication to transparency and passionate client service. Appointed in October 2000, when Willis was privately owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, he successfully returned the company to public ownership in 2001. In 2008, he spearheaded Willis' $2.1 billion acquisition of Hilb Rogal & Hobbs (HRH), the largest insurance brokerage deal in the last decade.