Charlie Salazar

About Charlie Salazar

I work with executive teams at complex organizations as they make difficult decisions around commercial risk, employee health, and workforce strategy, often when cost pressure, uncertainty, and long-term objectives are in tension.Much of my work begins when optimizing individual programs is no longer enough. The real challenge for leadership teams is making trade-offs they can stand behind as conditions change, stakeholders align imperfectly, and second-order consequences matter.I partner closely with C-Suite leaders to bring structure and clarity to these moments, helping them assess risk exposure, cost, and workforce impact in an integrated way rather than in isolation. My role is not to present more options, but to support sound judgment and confident decision-making.Over my career, I’ve worked alongside organizations navigating volatility, growth, restructuring, and heightened risk environments. I’m often engaged when leaders need clear thinking, practical guidance, and discretion, not additional complexity.I value long-term relationships built on trust, context, and candor. My approach is grounded in listening first, understanding each organization’s realities, and offering advice that is practical, defensible, and aligned with how leadership teams actually operate.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President - Strategic Commercial Risk and Health Solutions

   Aon

   Jan 2025 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   I serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership teams, working alongside them as they evaluate and make decisions related to commercial risk, employee health, and benefits strategy.My work focuses on helping leaders navigate complexity, balancing risk exposure, cost management, workforce needs, and long-term business objectives, particularly in environments marked by uncertainty or change.I engage closely with C-Suite leaders during periods of growth, transformation, restructuring, and market volatility, providing perspective and guidance grounded in experience rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.The emphasis of my role is on judgment, discretion, and long-term partnership, supporting leaders as they make decisions they must ultimately own.

Education

• Seton Hall University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration

Skills

• Leadership
• Coaching
• Account Management
• Business Development
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Social Networking
• Commercial Insurance
• Insurance
• Sales Management
• Salesforce.com
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Workers Compensation
• Marketing
• Cold Calling
• Sponsorship
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Business Planning
• Customer Service
• Training
• Sales
• Sports Management
• Risk Management