Erik Ross

Erik Ross possesses extensive experience in strategic leadership, particularly in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and innovation. Currently, Erik serves as the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Head of Venture Capital & Open Innovation at Nationwide, having joined the company in December 2014. Prior roles include Chief Digital Officer for the State of North Carolina and Chief Strategy Officer at iCache Inc. Erik's banking experience includes senior leadership positions at Bank of America, complemented by an executive role at MIT Media Lab. Educational credentials include an MBA in Strategy and B2B Marketing from Penn State University and a BSBA, Summa Cum Laude, from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.