Richie Elslager

Richie Elslager is an experienced operations leader with a strong background in the financial services and insurance industries. Currently serving as Head of Operations at Knighthead Life since December 2022, Richie previously held various key positions at Brighthouse Financial, including Director of Annuity Operations and Insurance Operations Manager. Prior roles also include Operations Manager at Mid America Metals, Director of Operations at TIAA, and multiple management roles at AXA, where responsibilities included overseeing teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving sustainable sales growth. Richie holds degrees from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the University of Phoenix.