Derek Bennett

Derek Bennett has extensive experience in project management within the insurance industry, currently serving as a Senior Project Manager in Product Management at Equitable since January 2013, where responsibilities include leading life insurance product development initiatives and managing significant budgets. Prior to this role, Bennett worked at MassMutual Financial Group from August 2001 to January 2013 as an IT Project Manager, directing various projects through their lifecycle and overseeing product implementations. Earlier experiences at MassMutual, spanning from April 1996 to July 2001, included roles as a Business Analyst, Team Lead, Service Specialist, and Annuity Customer Service Representative, emphasizing skills in requirements gathering, team leadership, and customer service. Bennett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from American International College, obtained between 1989 and 1994.