Ruth Ann Looney

About Ruth Ann Looney

Empowering economic and human possibility is at the center of my work as a leader in Aon’s Rewards and Career Advisory practice. With 20+ years of compensation consulting experience, I advise executives on how to use pay as a strategic lever to drive both business performance and meaningful employee experiences. I’ve led complex rewards and career initiatives across healthcare, higher education, public sector, nonprofits, technology, manufacturing, restaurant and many other industry organizations—from large global enterprises to early‑stage companies.In my role, I partner with senior leadership teams to:Set enterprise‑wide compensation strategies and guiding principles that align with business and people objectivesLead the design of rewards programs (salary structures, variable pay, pay‑for‑performance, and recognition) that drive accountability and resultsShape job architecture and career frameworks that clarify growth paths and support workforce planningOversee job evaluation and role leveling to ensure internal equity and market competitivenessDirect the planning and governance of annual compensation cycles

Experience

1. Partner

   Aon

   Apr 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Masters of Science, Human Resource Development

  1998 — 2002