Ilya Bonic

About Ilya Bonic

Ilya Bonic is an accomplished leader with over 25 years of experience in the field of human resource consulting. As President of Mercer\'s Career business and Head of Mercer Strategy, Ilya is a key member of Mercer\'s global leadership team. Throughout his career, Ilya has worked across various regions, including the Pacific, Asia, Europe, and the USA, collaborating with major multinational companies to address their critical people-related challenges. Ilya\'s primary focus has always been the impact of people strategy on organizational performance. He has integrated this focus into the firm\'s growth strategy, positioning it as a significant player in the global people strategy consulting arena. His approach is grounded in a keen understanding of market trends and client needs. Overseeing a substantial team of professional services consultants, Ilya leads by example, utilizing Mercer\'s talent to shape the company\'s influence in the market. He emphasizes long-term value creation and the ability to adapt to evolving market conditions. Ilya\'s extensive experience includes advising clients and managing international business divisions within Fortune 500 companies. He has navigated business model changes, economic cycles, the pandemic, and the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements and generative AI. As a member of Mercer\'s Executive Leadership team and Head of Strategy, Ilya plays a pivotal role in shaping Mercer\'s direction. He oversees aspects such as M&A, thought leadership, marketing, and focuses on data & analytics, ESG considerations, and the multinational client segment, ensuring Mercer remains at the forefront of the consulting industry.

Experience

1. President, Career and Head of Mercer Strategy

   Mercer

   Jan 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US

   I lead Mercer\'s Global Career business and, in my role as Head of Strategy, I work across the breadth of Mercer’s portfolio to ensure our strategy continues to evolve in line with our clients’ needs and that Mercer maintains its position as a market-leading consulting firm and shaper of the industry.

Education

• UNSW

  Master's Degree, Psychology

  1991