Aria Irani

Aria Irani is a Commercial Risk Advisor at Gallagher since February 2025, specializing in advising mid-market and large transportation companies on risk strategy and operational continuity, drawing on prior experience as a CEO in the rental/fleet sector. Previously, Aria served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Airport Van Rental, Inc. from May 2017 to August 2024, leading a workforce of 190 and implementing effective risk management strategies, while also being recognized as a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur/CEO of the Year - Intermountain West in 2023. Aria's earlier roles include team lead at Workday and work at the University of Utah, where a solar panel project was spearheaded, raising significant funds for sustainability initiatives. Aria holds an Executive MBA and a Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, both from the University of Utah.