Ed Speidel has 25 years of experience in executive and employee compensation, corporate governance and deep expertise in equity compensation practices. His clientele consists of companies of varying size and complexity, primarily in the technology and life sciences industries. He maintains a strong focus in biotech, med devices, diagnostics, and emerging technology.

Prior to joining Aon, Ed was principal and national executive compensation practice leader for Mellon Human Resources & Investor Solutions (formerly Buck Consultants). Before Mellon, Ed was managing director of the Northeast compensation practice for PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Ed earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from University of Delaware, a Master of Business Administration from Lehigh University, a Juris Doctorate from New England Law, and a Master of Laws in taxation from Boston University School of Law. 

In addition, he is a certified compensation, benefits, and equity professional, respectively. Ed writes and speaks frequently on executive and equity compensation issues.