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Aron Cramer
Strategic Advisor
Aron Cramer
Strategic Advisor
Aron served as BSR's President and CEO from 2004–2026 and is recognized globally as a preeminent authority on just and sustainable business. In addition to leading BSR for 22 years, which has grown substantially throughout his tenure, Aron advised senior executives at BSR’s 200+ member companies and other global businesses and partners on the full spectrum of environmental, social, and governance issues.
Aron joined BSR in 1995 as the founding director of its Business and Human Rights program. He later opened BSR's Paris office in 2002, where he worked until becoming President and CEO in 2004. Aron has served on advisory boards to CEOs at AXA, Barrick Gold, Marks & Spencer, Nike, Recruit Holdings, SAP, Shell, and he serves as a director of the We Mean Business Coalition and RISE.
Aron speaks frequently at leading business and public fora and is widely quoted in top-tier media, such as the Financial Times, Le Figaro (France), The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Axios, and Politico. He is co-author of the book Sustainable Excellence: The Future of Business in a Fast-Changing World, which spotlights innovative sustainability strategies that enable business success.
Prior to joining BSR, Aron practiced law in San Francisco and worked as a journalist at ABC News in New York. He holds a BA from Tufts University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley.
Recent Insights From Aron Cramer
- Volatility Changes the Playbook, Not the Goal / June 30, 2026 / Insights+
- What It Takes for Companies to Stay Stable in an Era of Constant Disruption / May 19, 2026 / News
- Doing Business in an Era of Geopolitical Conflict / April 7, 2026 / Audio
- The Business Case for Sustainability Holds—But It Needs a New Playbook / March 4, 2026 / Insights+
- Business Value of Sustainability: Trajectory and Strategies / February 12, 2026 / Reports