When Aron Ain Started Working at Kronos, He Was 'Cleaning Bathrooms' and 'Taking Out the Trash.' Now, He's the CEO of Ultimate Kronos Group, a Multinational Technology Company Valued at $22 Billion. UKG's CEO isn't afraid to take chances and try new things -- an approach that helped him pull off an extremely successful merger in the throes of the pandemic last year.
By Amanda Breen •
When he graduated from Hamilton College in 1979, Aron Ain wasn't sure what his next steps would be. A self-described "normal college student" enjoying life and figuring it out along the way, Ain's decision to join a Boston-based startup didn't stem from a deep affinity for business, but from the excitement that came with trying something new.
"I hadn't lived in Boston," Ain says. "So I said, "Why not go give it a try?'"
Ain started working at Kronos, a workforce-management company in its early stages. With approximately 10 people on staff, the new business's employees had to wear many hats. "I did lots of things when I started, including cleaning bathrooms and taking out the trash," Ain says. "When it's a startup, everyone does everything."