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Aaron Cook

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General Manager - Americas at First Advantage
📍 Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Aaron Cook is the EVP and General Manager for the Americas at First Advantage, where he leverages over 25 years of experience to drive profitable growth. He holds an MBA from Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management and is described by colleagues as a hardworking, creative problem solver and smart strategist.

Originally from the Midwest, Aaron lives in a suburb of Chicago with his wife and three children. He is heavily involved in his community, dedicating his free time to coaching his kids baseball, softball, and basketball teams. He also enjoys traveling and reading.

Unique Fact: He was recently featured in a segment about his company, First Advantage, on the television show “Inside the Blueprint.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
General Manager - Americas
Job Level
Senior
Location
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
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Priorities

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Profitable Growth
His career focus is on developing and implementing strategies that accelerate growth and increase profitability, a key responsibility in his current P&L-managing role.
Operational Excellence
As a former COO and certified Black Belt, he has a long history of streamlining processes, improving quality, and driving cost efficiency in large-scale operations.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
General Manager - Americas
First Advantage
7-2021 - 10-2024
Chief Operating Officer, Americas
First Advantage
7-2020 - 7-2021
Senior Vice President - US Operations
First Advantage
8-2013 - 5-2016
Director of Operations - Nielsen Consumer Activation
Nielsen
2-2012 - 8-2013
Black Belt
Nielsen
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Education
2012 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
1995 - 1999
BBA
James Madison University
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