Stephen Popowski is a Associate Partner in Aon’s Equity Services team. In his current role, Stephen consults directly with management and Compensation Committees on issues related to share-based compensation programs. 

Stephen is a member of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (“NASPP”) and served as the Treasurer of the Wisconsin NASPP Chapter from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, Stephen is a member of the Global Equity Organization and Chicago Compensation Association. 

Stephen publishes thought leadership around a variety of topics and is a frequent speaker at regional, national, and international conferences on a variety of equity compensation topics. Stephen received his bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and received his master’s degree from Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Stephen is a Certified Equity Professional (CEP), Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP), and is an FSA Credential Holder through the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (Value Reporting Foundation).

Stephen previously served as the interim Head of European Equity Services, where he led Aon’s equity valuation practice in the UK and European markets.