About Aaron Olson

Aaron Olson is an executive, consultant and author with over twenty years of experience in the fields of leadership, strategy and human capital.

As an executive at Aon, Olson is responsible for enterprise initiatives to transform Aon’s core business following the consolidation of several subbrands and independent operating units in early 2018. Prior to his current role, Aaron was the Head of HR for Aon’s human capital advisory and services business Aon Hewitt. He also served as Aon’s Chief Talent Officer from 2012 to 2017, during which time his team led the implantation of Aon’s innovative apprenticeship program, which has been recognized nationally including coverage in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

Beyond Aon, Olson has spent his career working with a wide range of organizations on the topics of leadership and human capital strategy including engagements with top companies such as Apple, GE and The North Face. As an academic and author, Olson has lectured for more than a decade at leading universities including Northwestern University and University of Chicago. His book, Leading with Strategic Thinking, was published in April 2015.