Ken Abosch

Ken Abosch is an Adjunct Professor of Management and Human Resources at the Wisconsin School of Business. He retired from Aon in 2022 after a 38-year career where he was a Partner and served as Aon’s Global Job Architecture Consulting Practice Leader. He has over 40 years of experience consulting in all facets of human resources including linkage to business strategy, globalization, engagement, incentive design, broadbanding, and employer branding. Abosch has worked with numerous global organizations to help them achieve breakthrough value creation through their people and has been a frequent speaker and prolific author on the topic.
As a recognized global expert in executive leveling, Abosch has worked directly with Boards, corporate executives, and human resources leaders around the world to examine and define optimal executive roles and levels. This includes applying an understanding of best-in-class standards as well as assessing history, culture, and strategic vision for an organization’s executive talent.

Prior to joining Aon, Abosch worked for Eli Lilly and Company in the areas of compensation, employee relations, and pharmaceutical sales. Abosch holds an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.A. in psychology from Northwestern University
Abosch serves as a Board Director for Meals on Wheels America. He has also served as an elected Trustee for the Deerfield Public Library Board of Directors since 1997 and has held the role of Board Secretary and Board President for over 20 years.
Abosch continues to advise organizations on compensation design matters and provides expert witness support for organizations in contract bargaining negotiations.
Abosch has appeared in a variety of media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, CBS Radio, CNN, and WGN Radio. Close