CRB appoints Ken Olson as Chief Financial Officer

Olson brings more than 30 years of expertise in global financial management, risk oversight, and treasury operations. His extensive background includes senior roles at prominent organizations across a range of industries, making him exceptionally well positioned to support CRB’s continued growth and operational excellence.

Olson most recently served as Senior Vice President and Deputy CFO at Maxeon Solar Technologies, where he led global treasury, corporate finance and tax teams. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Granite Construction Incorporated. His leadership there drove key initiatives that improved financial performance and enhanced operational efficiency. His career also includes executive and senior leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, IBM, and ING Baring Securities.

“Ken’s deep experience in corporate finance and his understanding of large-scale engineering and construction firms will bring immediate value to our teams in North America and Europe,” said CRB President and CEO Vahid Ownjazayeri. “His leadership and financial acumen will be instrumental as we continue delivering world-class solutions to our clients and advancing our long-term vision.”

Olson holds an MBA in Financial Management from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a BA in Economics from the University of Washington. He is also a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), a Construction Risk Insurance Specialist and fluent in conversational Japanese, a skill he developed and applied during assignments in Tokyo with IBM and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.