Denitsa Balunis

Denitsa Balunis is an accomplished senior strategy and operations executive with extensive experience in enterprise strategy, M&A integration, and corporate development. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy, and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Edelman Financial Engines, Denitsa excels at merging strategic vision with operational execution. Previous roles include leadership positions at Chief, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and Sabre Holdings, where Denitsa implemented high-impact initiatives that drove growth and efficiency across varied markets. Denitsa holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, a BA from Colby College, and has furthered education at prestigious institutions including the London School of Economics and Wharton Executive Education.