Steven Olson

Background

About Steven Olson

Currently serving as Managing Director with global responsibilities for content, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships at Institutional Investor. My work bridges editorial insight, content creation, client engagement, and business growth and strategy while aligning content innovation with commercial outcomes. I have conceptualized and built entire business verticals for Institutional Investor, including defined contribution, wealth management, sub-advisory, and alternative and private markets business lines. Other accomplishments: Funded my education throughout my graduate degree Columbia University by working 3 jobs including as Research Assistant for renowned scholars Zbigniew Brzezinski, James Chace, Kenneth Maxwell, and Seweryn Bialer. Have built my 26-year career at Institutional Investor from starting as starting as a freelance writer in the events businesses to the global role I enjoy today. I have been a Mentor and Selection Committee Member for the Graduate Trainee Program, a structured 6-month paid internship program which identifies promising recent graduates and places them within the business group matching the trainee's education, skill sets, and interests. Trainees who graduate from the program successfully are guaranteed employment at the company. Passionate about animal rescue and advocacy. I'm a supporter of animal welfare organizations focusing on rescue operations, fundraising, and community awareness.