Aaron was appointed as the Urban Taskforce's chief executive in July 2007. He is a high profile contributor to the public discussion of urban development issues. As an industry advocate Aaron has a key role in government and parliamentary decision-making processes.

Prior to joining the Taskforce, Aaron was a ministerial chief of staff from 1999 to 2007. He served as the NSW government’s senior political advisor in the roads, housing, energy, regional development and mineral resources portfolios. In these portfolios Aaron had a strong development focus – supporting policy efforts to promote employment, build new infrastructure and achieve community renewal.

Aaron has a bachelor of commerce and an honours degree in law.