Employees First
Leslie B. Pontello is an experienced professional in the benefits administration and human resources outsourcing sectors. Currently serving as an Advisor at Employees First since March 2024, Pontello focuses on innovative voluntary benefits solutions that enhance cost savings for plan sponsors. In addition, Pontello contributes as an Advisory Board Member for Bonfire Digital Wellness, a platform aimed at improving youth mental wellbeing. Previously, Pontello held the position of Chief Operating Officer at bswift, where significant growth was achieved post-acquisition by Aetna. Additional leadership roles include serving as Chief Operating Officer at Xerox HR Solutions and various leadership positions at Hewitt Associates, where impactful contributions to HR Outsourcing and Defined Benefits practices were made. Pontello holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Northwestern University and further education from the Kellogg School of Management and The George Washington University.
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Employees First
Employees First has created a revolutionary offering in the employer benefits space. Through a transparent model, we put dollars back into benefits that elevate overall employee wellbeing. In an era where rising costs of healthcare benefits have essentially countered annual raises, our solution couldn't come at a better time. Now, when it matters more than ever, we put employees first.