Prudential Financial, Inc. is an American Fortune Global 500 and Fortune 500 company whose subsidiaries provide insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services to both retail and institutional customers throughout the United States and in over 30 other countries.

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Meyrick Douglas is senior vice president and chief risk officer of Prudential Financial, Inc., with responsibility for the company’s global risk management program.

Meyrick Douglas

Jim Beamesderfer is currently the Vice President of Veterans Initiatives at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). Jim has also previously served in the US Army as an Officer from June 1991 to April 1997. Some of their notable positions and accomplishments during their time in the Army include being the Supply Officer for a Mechanized Infantry Battalion, Assistant Brigade Operations Officer for an Armored Brigade, and Light Infantry Battalion Personnel Officer.

Jim Beamesderfer has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from the [University of Phoenix](/org/university-of-phoenix-inc). Jim is certified by NonprofitReady in Nonprofit Essentials and by the [Project Management Institute](/org/project-management-institute) as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

They work with Susan Somersille Johnson - Chief Marketing Officer, David Hunt - President and CEO, [PGIM](/org/pgim), and Dylan Tyson - President, Prudential Retirement Strategies. Jim Beamesderfer reports to Charles F. Lowrey, Chairman & CEO.

Jim Beamesderfer

Jones brings to Prudential her extensive experience at leading consumer and technology brands, most notably at eBay Inc. (EBAY), where she was most recently senior vice president, Global Operations, running the company’s customer service, risk, trust, payment operations and workplace resources function—responsible for eBay’s facilities around the world. She also chaired eBay’s Operating Committee, which manages the firm’s intersection of product and business teams and oversees the development and execution of the company’s annual business roadmap.

Wendy Jones

Dean Sanders is currently the Vice President of Veterans Initiatives at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). Dean has been with [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial) since August 2016, and in their current role, they are responsible for leading initiatives and managing various external strategic partnerships which provide career opportunities into [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) for veterans and military spouses. Prior to their current role, Dean served as the VP of Operations for Military and Community Initiatives, where they were responsible for the company's Business & Technology Center in El Paso, TX. In this role, they served as a member of the local Senior Leadership Team and Executive Sponsor for the center's Community Engagement Council and VETNET BRG. 

Before joining [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial), Dean served as an Executive Officer - Garrison Command for the U.S. Army from February 2012 to September 2014. In this role, they were responsible for the daily operations of the garrison, as well as managing all programs and services. 

Dean Sanders is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and they have dedicated their career to helping other veterans and military spouses transition into civilian life. Dean is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, and they are passionate about making [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) a place where everyone can thrive.

The educational career for Dean Sanders is a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Management from [Appalachian State University](/org/appalachian-state-university).

Some of their coworkers include Ann Kappler - EVP & General Counsel, Caroline Feeney - CEO, U.S. Insurance & Retirement Businesses, and Susan Somersille Johnson - Chief Marketing Officer. Dean Sanders reports to Charles F. Lowrey, Chairman & CEO.

Dean Sanders

Leston Welsh is the current head of products for Prudential Group Insurance at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). Prior to this, they served as the head of business segments for [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial) from August 2020 to February 2022. Leston has also served as the head of products for [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial) from August 2019 to August 2020 and as the head of disability and absence management for [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial) from May 2018 to August 2019. Welsh also has experience working in operations and IT for the dental and vision portfolio as the senior vice president of operations for Starmount at [Unum](/org/unum) from November 2017 to May 2018. Leston began their career in the insurance industry as the vice president of individual disability insurance operations and market development for [Unum](/org/unum) from June 2015 to November 2017.

Leston Welsh completed a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from [Baruch College](/org/baruch).

A direct report to Leston Welsh is and Alice Cotti - Vice President, Head of Disability Product. Leston Welsh reports to John J. Kalamarides, President, Prudential Group Insurance. Some of their coworkers include Jim Gemus - Head of Financial Wellness and Business Segments.

Leston Welsh

Stacey Goodman is the current EVP & CIO at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). Prior to their current role, Stacey was the Executive Vice President & CIO at [Freddie Mac](/org/freddie-mac) from September 2017 to May 2019. From January 2012 to December 2016, Stacey served as the Chief Information and Operations Officer and Executive Vice President at CIT. Stacey Goodman began their financial career in 1985 at UBS and Painewebber as a managing director and continued to hold managing director positions at [Bank of America](/org/bank-of-america), UBS Securities, BT Alex Brown, Lehman Brothers, Salomon Brothers, and Grumman Data Systems until 1999.

Some of their coworkers include Nick Silitch - SVP & Chief Risk Officer, Timothy Schmidt - SVP & Chief Investment Officer, and Candace Woods - SVP & Chief Actuary. Stacey Goodman reports to Robert M. Falzon, Vice Chairman.

Stacey Goodman

Jim Gemus is the current head of financial wellness and business segments at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). Prior to this, they were with Eagle View Advisors, LLC. and Aniline Inc. From 2007 to 2020, Jim was a senior vice president at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial), heading up the financial wellness and business segments. From 1996 to 2005, Jim was with [MetLife](/org/metlife) in various leadership roles including strategic planning, quality management, institutional business service organization, eBusiness and banking, and strategic HR and planning. Jim has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry and is an expert in financial wellness and business segments.

Jim Gemus received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from [Stony Brook University](/org/stony-brook-university).

Jim Gemus reports to John J. Kalamarides, President, Prudential Group Insurance. Jim Gemus works with and Leston Welsh - Head of Products for Prudential Group Insurance.

Jim Gemus

Michael Domingos is currently the SVP, Head of Sales and Strategic Relationships, Prudential Retirement at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). Prior to this role, Domingos served as the Head of Sales & Strategic Relations at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial) from January 2004 to June 2021. In this role, they led the national sales teams for full service corporate, tax exempt, pension risk transfer, investment-only and nonqualified sales, plus the channel management team which focuses on channel strategy to strengthen relationships with key intermediaries.

Domingos has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry and is a thought leader in the retirement space. Michael has been instrumental in growing Prudential Retirement's footprint in the market and building strong relationships with clients and intermediaries.

Michael Domingos has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the [University of Hartford](/org/university-of-hartford) and a degree from [Bentley University](/org/bentley-university).

Michael Domingos works with and Scott Gaul - Head of Investment & Pension Solutions, Prudential Retirement. Michael Domingos reports to Yanela Frias, President, Prudential Retirement.

Michael Domingos

Scott Gaul is the head of Investment & Pension Solutions at Prudential Retirement at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). Prior to their current position, Scott Gaul was the Vice President of Finance at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial) from January 2005 to January 2010.

Scott Gaul graduated from [Penn State University](/org/penn-state) with a B.S. in Actuarial Science.

They are on a team with and Michael Domingos - SVP, Head of Sales and Strategic Relationships, Prudential Retirement. Scott Gaul reports to Yanela Frias, President, Prudential Retirement.

Scott Gaul

Timothy Schmidt is the SVP & Chief Investment Officer at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). Prior to joining [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial), Timothy served as the Chief Financial Officer for US Individual Businesses at [MetLife](/org/metlife) from January 2004 to December 2010.

Their manager is Robert M. Falzon, Vice Chairman. They are on a team with Stacey Goodman - EVP & CIO, Candace Woods - SVP & Chief Actuary, and Nick Silitch - SVP & Chief Risk Officer.

Timothy Schmidt

Wil Williamson is currently the Director of Veterans Initiatives at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). In this role, they are responsible for coordinating company wide efforts to create sustainable programs for transitioning Veterans, with an emphasis on education and training towards meaningful employment. Wil also advocates and collaborates with corporate peers to assist like-minded companies implement and support similar programs in their organizations.

Before joining [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial) in 2015, Mr. Williamson was employed as an Employment Consultant with their own company, Williamson Consulting. Prior to that, they served as a Veterans Employment Representative with the Washington State Employment Security Department. 

Mr. Williamson's career began in the United States Marine Corps where they served as a Recruiting Manager for over 10 years. Wil then transitioned to the private sector and held the position of Branch Manager with Ameriquest Mortgage Company before returning to the public sector to work with Veterans.

Wil Williamson received a Bachelor of Science in Labor and Employment Relations from [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university). Wil then received a Certificate in Diversity in the Workplace from [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university). Finally, they received a Master of Science in Labor and Employment Relations from [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university).

Their manager is Charles F. Lowrey, Chairman & CEO. Wil Williamson works with Susan Somersille Johnson - Chief Marketing Officer, Dean Sanders - Vice President, Veterans Initiatives, and Allison Arzeno - CEO, Assurance IQ.

Wil Williamson

Lauren Day is chief communications officer of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Financial, Inc. She leads an integrated, insight-led, strategy-centered organization designed to generate competitive advantage for [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) and its diversified businesses worldwide.

Previously, Day was a managing director and head of corporate communications and corporate social responsibility at the primary U.S. subsidiary of AXA S.A., where she was a member of the executive management group and served on the board of directors of the AXA Foundation.

Day also served as director of strategic communications for American International Group (AIG), where she oversaw communications strategy and stakeholder management for the company’s global restructuring and recapitalization program. Prior to that, she was a senior associate in the capital markets group of AIG Investments.

Day also served as a Robert Bosch Foundation Fellow at KfW Bankengruppe in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where she focused on microfinance and microinsurance product development.

In 2016 Day was named to PRWeek’s “Top 40 under 40” and in 2017 was named one of PR News’ “Top Women in PR.” She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from [Dartmouth College](/org/dartmouth), where she was named a Presidential Scholar. She is a trustee of the Institute for Public Relations and an individual member of the American Council on Germany.

Lauren K. Day

Dylan Tyson is president of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Annuities, a business unit of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Financial, Inc. He leads the manufacturing and distribution of individual variable and fixed annuity solutions, leveraging the capabilities of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s Individual Solutions Group to help achieve differentiated financial wellness outcomes across the enterprise.

Tyson joined [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) in 1995 and has held advancing leadership roles. Most recently he served as president and CEO of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) of Taiwan, leading efforts to distinguish [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) as the most trusted and admired life insurance company in Taiwan, while helping customers achieve financial security and peace of mind. Prior, he served as executive vice president and chief strategy officer for [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Life Insurance of Korea.

Tyson also held leadership roles with [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Retirement, including senior vice president and head of Pension Risk Transfer, during which he led the breakthrough [General Motors](/org/general-motors) pension risk transfer transaction, among others. He developed broad experience in defined benefit and institutional investment products, serving at various times as head of Payout Annuities, Investment-Only Stable Value, Business Development for Institutional Investment Products, and Structured Settlements.

Tyson received his bachelor’s degree with high honors from [Stanford University](/org/stanford), and an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

Dylan Tyson

Lisa Warzecha

Dan Scholsky

Yanela Frias is president of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Retirement, a business unit of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Financial, Inc., and a leading provider of defined contribution, defined benefit, nonqualified deferred compensation plan administration, and institutional investment and risk management services with account values in excess of $477 billion as of September 30, 2019.

Frias leads [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Retirement as it aims to transform the retirement landscape with progressive and responsive solutions for public, private and nonprofit organizations, as well as products and services to make long-term financial security a reality for millions of individuals. The business holds top market positions in defined contribution recordkeeping and administration, stable value investing, guaranteed lifetime income solutions for DC plans, and pension risk transfer and longevity reinsurance strategies.

Frias previously led the Investment and Pension Solutions business within [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Retirement where she was responsible for the pension risk transfer, longevity reinsurance, structured settlements and stable value businesses and related institutional product innovation efforts domestically and internationally. Prior to her role with Investment and Pension Solutions, Frias held a number of increasingly responsible roles within [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc), including heading the Structured Settlements business and serving as chief financial officer for [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s Individual Annuities and Individual Life Insurance businesses.

She is a member of World 50, a private community for C-suite level executives from globally respected organizations to share ideas, solutions and collaborative discovery for a lasting impact.

Frias received a B.S. in accounting and an MBA in finance from Rutgers University, and is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She serves as chair of the [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company Board of Directors.

Yanela Frias

Caroline Faulkner is senior vice president and head of [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial)’s Enabling Solutions organization, which is responsible for transforming customer service across the U.S. Businesses and enhancing [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s competitiveness by driving greater value in cross-business initiatives.

Faulkner was a founding member of Pramerica Systems Ireland in 2000 and led the growth of the [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) start-up. She served as senior managing director and chief information officer, leading a team of more than 1,350 associates in the delivery of software services, contact center support and professional business services to [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc). Faulkner was also responsible for the start-up of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s El Paso Business & Technology Solutions Center, which is focused on employment of the veteran and Hispanic communities.

Prior to joining [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc), Faulkner was IT director for Abbott Laboratories, a U.S. pharmaceutical company with multiple facilities in Ireland.

Faulkner holds an undergraduate degree in computing science for business from the University of Ulster, a master’s degree in leadership and innovation from the Institute of Technology, Letterkenny, and a diploma in accounting and finance from the [Association of Chartered Certified Accountants](/org/association-of-chartered-certified-accountants) (ACCA).

In 2014, Faulkner was named one of Computerworld magazine’s Premier 100 IT Leaders and was cited by Profiles in Diversity magazine on its list of “Women Worth Watching.”

Faulkner serves on the Operations and Finance committee of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).

Caroline Faulkner

Ms. Poon has served as Executive in Residence at the Max M. Fisher College of Business at [The Ohio State University](/org/the-ohio-state-university) since September 2015 and served as Professor of Management and Human Resources at The Max M. Fisher College of Business from October 2014 to September 2015. Ms. Poon previously served as Dean and John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business at The Max M. Fisher College of Business at [The Ohio State University](/org/the-ohio-state-university) from April 2009 until October 2014. She served as Vice Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors of [Johnson & Johnson](/org/johnson-johnson) from 2005 until her retirement in March 2009. Ms. Poon joined [Johnson & Johnson](/org/johnson-johnson) in 2000 as Company Group Chair in the Pharmaceuticals Group. She became a Member of [Johnson & Johnson](/org/johnson-johnson)’s Executive Committee and Worldwide Chair, Pharmaceuticals Group, in 2001, and served as Worldwide Chair, Medicines and Nutritionals, from 2003 to 2005. Prior to joining [Johnson & Johnson](/org/johnson-johnson), she served in various management positions at [Bristol-Myers Squibb](/org/bristol-myers-squibb) for 15 years. Ms. Poon currently serves on the boards of Koninklijke Philips NV, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and The Sherwin-Williams Company.

Christine A. Poon

Mr. Scovanner has been the Founder and Managing Member of Comprehensive Financial Strategies, LLC, a management consulting firm, since October 2013. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer (1994 to 2012) and Executive Vice President (2000 to 2012) of the Target Corporation (a North American retailer). Prior to joining the Target Corporation, Mr. Scovanner held various management positions at The Fleming Companies, Inc., Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., [The Coca-Cola Company](/org/the-coca-cola-company) and the Ford Motor Company from 1979 to 1994.

Douglas A. Scovanner

Mr. Casellas served as the Chairman of OMNITRU (a consulting and investment firm) from 2011 to 2017. He was the VP, Corporate Responsibility, of Dell Inc. (a global computer manufacturer) from 2007 to 2010. He served as a Member of Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo, PC from June 2005 to October 2007. He served as President of Casellas & Associates, LLC (a consulting firm) from 2001 to 2005. During 2001, he served as President and CEO of Q-linx, Inc. and served as the President and COO of The Swarthmore Group, Inc. from January 1999 to December 2000. Mr. Casellas served as Chairman, U.S. EEOC from 1994 to 1998 and General Counsel, U.S. Department of the Air Force, from 1993 to 1994.

Gilbert F. Casellas

Candace Woods was named senior vice president and chief actuary in November 2017. In this role, Woods oversees all actuarial functions across [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc), and reports to the Board on actuarial matters. She also serves as the Appointed Actuary of the [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Insurance Company of America.

Previously, Woods served as vice president and chief actuary of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s International Insurance from 2013 to 2017. Her actuarial oversight responsibilities included working with [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Financial’s international insurance operations on a variety of actuarial and financial matters. She also served on the Board of Directors of DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance, [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s joint venture in India.

From 2010 to 2012, Woods was vice president and actuary in Corporate Actuarial, where her primary responsibilities were corporate oversight of the actuarial aspects of GAAP reporting and pricing of insurance products. She also served as the appointed actuary for Pruco Life Insurance Company and Pruco Reinsurance.

Before joining Corporate Actuarial, Woods led the Actuarial Financial Reporting and Life MIS units of Product & Financial Partners in Individual Life, where she was responsible for reserve valuation and DAC reporting, reinsurance administration, actuarial infrastructure development, and Life MIS reporting. Prior assignments included responsibility for Individual Life pricing, experience assumption analysis and financial modeling.

Woods joined [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) in 1982 as a participant of the Actuarial Leadership Development Program. After a series of rotational assignments in both Individual Life and Group Life & Health, she attained her Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries (FSA) in 1988. She is also a member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).

Woods has a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from the Pennsylvania State University.

Candace Woods

Robert Falzon is vice chairman of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Financial, Inc. He was appointed to the position in December 2018, and he will become a member of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s board of directors in August 2019.

In his role, Falzon oversees the finance, risk, investments, actuarial, communications, information & technology, and corporate social responsibility functions.

Prior to this position, Falzon was executive vice president and chief financial officer of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Financial, Inc. Appointed to this position in March 2013,  Falzon oversaw global financial management matters, including financial reporting, treasury, tax, investor relations and mergers and acquisitions.

Previously, Falzon was senior vice president and treasurer of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Financial, Inc., responsible for management of the company’s capital, liquidity and borrowing.

Before being appointed treasurer in 2009, Falzon served as managing director of [PGIM](/org/pgim) Real Estate, head of its Global Merchant Banking and Global Real Estate Securities Groups and CEO of its European business.

Before joining [PGIM](/org/pgim) Real Estate in 1998, Falzon was a managing director in the investment banking group at [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Securities Incorporated in New York, and was previously a managing director in [PGIM](/org/pgim)’s private fixed income business. 

Falzon holds an MBA degree in finance and accounting from [Columbia University](/org/columbia-university) and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. degree in economics from [Rutgers University](/org/rutgers-university). He is a CFA charterholder, a Certified Public Accountant, and a member of [AICPA](/org/aicpa) and the [CFA Institute](/org/cfa-institute).

Falzon is the chair of the Advisory Boards for the New Jersey Salvation Army and the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Ironbound in Newark. He is a member of the Rutgers Business School Advisory Board and the Board of Overseers.

Robert M. Falzon

Lucien Alziari is executive vice president and chief human resources officer of [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial), a Fortune 50 financial services company located in Newark, New Jersey.

A U.K. citizen, Alziari has over 30 years of experience in major international companies. From 2012 to the beginning of 2017, he was executive vice president and chief human resources officer of A.P. Moller-Maersk, a global shipping and energy conglomerate located in Copenhagen, Denmark, with operations in over 130 countries and around 90,000 employees worldwide. From 2004 to 2012, he was the chief human resources officer and head of corporate responsibility for Avon Products Inc., based in New York City. Prior to this, he held increasingly responsible roles with Mars Confectionery in the U.K. and PepsiCo Inc. in New York, Vienna and Dubai. Alziari is a non-executive director of C&J Clarks International, a U.K.-based global footwear company with around $2 billion in revenues. He is also a fellow and director of the National Academy of Human Resources, a founding member of HR50 and chair-elect of the board of advisors of the Center for Executive Succession at the University of South Carolina.

Lucien Alziari

Scott Sleyster is executive vice president and chief operating officer of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Financial, Inc.’s International Businesses. In this role he oversees [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s International Insurance segment, which develops, distributes and services individual life insurance, retirement and related financial security products to markets around the globe. [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s International Insurance segment has operations and joint ventures in 11 countries, including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Brazil, Argentina and India.

Since joining [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc), Sleyster has served in a variety of leadership positions, most recently as chief investment officer, managing [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s $460 billion general account portfolio.[1] He also has served as head of the Full-Service Retirement business, president of the Guaranteed Products business and chief financial officer for the Employee Benefits Division. Additionally, Sleyster has held roles in [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s Treasury, Derivatives and Investment Management units.

Sleyster has played an active role in the development of U.S. retirement policy and has supported legislative efforts to promote the formation of new retirement plans, expand coverage under existing plans and increase overall levels of retirement savings. He was appointed by President Bush and Congress as a delegate to the National Summit on Retirement Savings in 2002 and 2006. In October 2009, he testified before Congress on the Reform of the Over-the-Counter Derivative Market. In 2003, he testified to the Congressional Committee on Education and the Workforce at a public hearing on the Pension Security Act. In 2005, he was named a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging. 

Sleyster recently served as [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s representative to the Institute for International Finance’s Committee on Asset and Investment Management. In this capacity, he has presented views on long-term investing at several prominent international conferences, including the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s High-Level Roundtables in May 2013 and June 2014, and the International Finance Committee’s G-20 Conference in February 2014.

He earned an MBA from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in finance, with distinction, from the University of Missouri. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts.

Scott Sleyster

Charles F. Lowrey is Chairman and CEO of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Financial, Inc. Prior to assuming his current roles, Lowrey served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s International businesses. Previously, he was executive vice president and chief operating officer of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s U.S. businesses. Lowrey also served as president and CEO of [PGIM](/org/pgim), [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s global investment management business, and earlier as CEO of its real estate investment business, [PGIM](/org/pgim) Real Estate.

Before joining [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) in 2001, Lowrey was a managing director and head of the Americas for J.P. Morgan’s Real Estate and Lodging Investment Banking group, where he began his investment banking career in 1988. Earlier, Lowrey spent four years as a managing partner of an architecture firm he founded in New York City. During this time, he became a registered New York architect.

Lowrey received an MBA from [Harvard University](/org/harvard), a master’s degree in architecture from [Yale University](/org/yale-university) and a bachelor’s degree in architecture from [Princeton University](/org/princeton).

Charles F. Lowrey

Ms. Jones served as SVP, Global Operations at [eBay](/org/ebay), Inc. (a multi-national e-commerce corporation) from October 2016 to December 2020, and was responsible for [eBay](/org/ebay)’s customer service, risk, trust, payment operations and workplace resources functions around the world. During that time, Ms. Jones also served as Chair of [eBay](/org/ebay)’s Operating Committee, which manages the firm’s intersection of product and business teams and oversees the development and execution of the company’s annual business roadmap. Prior to that time, she served in various other leadership positions and focused much of her career on [eBay](/org/ebay)’s global presence, including launching [eBay](/org/ebay) in markets such as Brazil, Russia and Mexico and spearheading [eBay](/org/ebay)’s cross-border trade efforts. Prior to joining [eBay](/org/ebay), Ms. Jones worked at State Street Bank, Land Rover NA, and for iSKY, Inc., in various leadership roles.

Ms. Jones is a member of the Audit Committee.

Wendy E. Jones

As leader of the VETalent program, Brian Wick oversees the operation, and expansion, of one of our most important endeavors: helping to recruit and support the military community of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) and other likeminded companies. Before taking on this position, Brian held several key roles at [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Retirement and Global Communications and was instrumental in providing strategic communication to shareholder during [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s initial public offering. Previously, Brian managed executive, internal, and external communications for [Honeywell](/org/honeywell), and in his own practice.

A former journalist and speechwriter, Brian served in the U.S. Army during the Persian Gulf War. He earned his MBA from Centenary College and a bachelor’s degree in political science and history at [Monmouth University](/org/monmouth-university). He is a member of several associations, including Association of the U.S. Army, and the International Association of Business Communicators



Brian Wick

Allison Arzeno is CEO of Assurance, a direct-to-consumer platform that transforms the buying experience for individuals seeking personalized health and financial wellness solutions.

Arzeno joined the company in 2017 as chief data scientist, and has spent her career modeling ways data science can help people address their most important challenges from personal health to personal finance, and teaching others to find answers in data for themselves.

Previously, she applied her expertise to help bolster heart health as CEO of a health wearables startup and to identifying promising applications of data analytics as a consultant at Sequoia Capital.

Arzeno co-authored The Analytics Edge, a textbook on business analytics, while she was a lecturer at MIT, and formerly taught data science at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She earned her Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Allison Arzeno

Caroline Feeney is the CEO of its U.S. Insurance & Retirement Businesses. Feeney is responsible for driving growth across the consolidated portfolio of U.S. businesses, while ensuring alignment with [PGIM](/org/pgim), the company’s asset management business.

Feeney’s expanded remit will include oversight of Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Annuities, [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Retirement, and the Retail Advice and Solutions organization. She will also oversee several enabling functions, including the group charged with enhancing and unifying the service experience for [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s retail and institutional customers in the U.S.

Feeney has held progressively more senior roles during her 27-year career at [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc), most recently serving as CEO of Individual Solutions. Previously, she served as president of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Advisors and president of Individual Life Insurance, and spent time in field leadership roles, providing her firsthand experience with customers and the company’s financial professionals. Feeney also leads the company’s Women Empowered business resource group and champions women’s financial issues, diversity and professional development both within and outside of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc).

Feeney is [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s representative for the National Association for Female Executives and serves on the Executive Roundtable. She also represents [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) on the board of the Alliance for Lifetime Income. Feeney also serves as a trustee of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s Corporate Social Responsibility Oversight Committee, which guides the company’s foundation and its investments in social enterprises, long-term partnerships, financial intermediaries and real assets to strengthen communities and realize [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s belief that financial security should be within reach for everyone.

Feeney began her career with [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) in 1993 and held several field leadership positions and home office executive roles, including president of [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc) Advisors, which is [Prudential](/org/prudential-plc)’s national sales organization comprising more than 3,000 financial professionals, advisors and fee-based financial planners who offer clients a broad range of financial solutions.

Feeney earned her MBA from [Columbia University](/org/columbia-university) and a bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University. She holds the Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designations.

Caroline Feeney

Salene Hitchcock-Gear is president of Prudential Individual Life Insurance. Prudential Individual Life Insurance is a business unit of Prudential that offers competitive solutions to meet the needs of consumers through the manufacturing and distribution of a diverse portfolio of life insurance products.

An insurance industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Hitchcock-Gear joined Prudential in 2017 as chief operating officer of Prudential Advisors, the company’s national sales organization with more than 3,000 financial professionals, advisors and fee-based financial planners who offer clients a broad range of financial solutions. She was appointed president of both businesses in 2018.

Previously, Hitchcock-Gear served as president and CEO of Ameritas Investment Corp. and president and CEO of Acacia Life Insurance Company.

Hitchcock-Gear represents Prudential as a director on the Women Presidents’ Organization Advisory Board. She also serves on the board of trustees of the American College of Financial Services.

Hitchcock-Gear has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law, as well as FINRA Series 7 and 24 securities licenses. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association.

Salene Hitchcock-Gear

Jamie Kalamarides is president of Prudential Group Insurance, which produces and distributes a full range of group life, disability, voluntary, and corporate and trust-owned life insurance. Prudential Group Insurance is a business unit of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU).

Previously, Kalamarides served as head of Full Service Solutions and CEO of Prudential Bank & Trust, FSB, businesses within Prudential Retirement, a leading provider of defined contribution, defined benefit, nonqualified deferred compensation plan administration, and institutional investment and risk management services.

Recognized as one of the “Most Influential People in Defined Contribution,” Kalamarides writes and speaks frequently on expanding retirement coverage for underserved workers, increasing savings among low-to-moderate income families and providing effective lifetime income solutions for all.

Kalamarides has also co-authored several white papers, including:

Multiple Employer Plans: Expanding Retirement Savings Opportunities
Guaranteed Lifetime Income and The Importance of Plan Design
Stable Value Products: An Increasingly Important Component of the U.S. Retirement Market
Meeting the U.S. Retirement Challenge: How Insurers & Governments Can Work Together
Kalamarides is frequently quoted by Institutional Investor, Pensions & Investments and The Wall Street Journal. Kalamarides speaks often at AARP, The Aspen Institute, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce forums. He has also appeared on Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, C-SPAN and NBC News.

Kalamarides serves as a director for Prosperity Now, a national not-for-profit that creates economic opportunity to alleviate poverty. Kalamarides is a graduate of Colgate University and earned an MBA with high distinction from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College.

John J. Kalamarides

Brad Hearn is the president of Retail Advice and Solutions, which brings together the extraordinary face-to-face advice expertise of Prudential Advisors with Prudential’s Hybrid Advisory team and digital advice capabilities – creating a single organization with end-to-end accountability for delivering holistic financial advice and solutions across the entire advice continuum.

Retail Advice and Solutions allows Prudential to expand its reach and connect with a broader and more diverse range of customers – exactly when, where, and how they want to engage. By putting the needs of these individuals, families, and businesses at the forefront, Retail Advice and Solutions is able to deliver exceptional outcomes for all of Prudential’s retail customers.

Prudential Advisors, the cornerstone of Retail Advice and Solutions, is Prudential’s national sales organization of more than 3,000 financial professionals, advisors and fee-based financial planners who offer clients a broad range of financial solutions.

Previously, Hearn served as executive vice president of Business Consulting for the Independent Advisor Services unit of LPL Financial, responsible for the growth, satisfaction and retention of independent advisors. Earlier, he was executive vice president of LPL Insurance Associates.

Hearn has more than 20 years of experience in strategic sales and operations leadership within the financial services industry. Prior to joining LPL in 2009, he worked at Charles Schwab for 13 years, most recently as vice president of Charles Schwab Institutional, where he oversaw a 415-employee organization responsible for delivering superior service and operational excellence to more than 3,000 RIA customers. Hearn advanced into the role following highly successful roles as director of Charles Schwab Institutional and as a manager at Charles Schwab. He began his career as a stockbroker for the Olde Discount Corporation.

Hearn earned an MBA from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Arizona. He is FINRA Series 7, 9/10, 24, and 63 registered.

Brad Hearn

David Hunt is president and CEO of [PGIM](/org/pgim), a top-10 global asset manager1 with U.S. $1.3 trillion in assets under management2 across public and private asset classes. Hunt oversees all aspects of the asset management businesses, including its public fixed income, real estate, public equity, private fixed income and mutual fund units. In addition to his asset management role, Hunt serves on the U.S. Operating Council and the U.S. Management Council for Prudential Financial, Inc.

Before joining [PGIM](/org/pgim), Hunt was a senior partner at [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company) and co-leader of its North American Asset Management practice. Hunt was at McKinsey for 22 years and served as a key advisor to leading financial executives worldwide. For five years, he was based in Europe and worked extensively in Asia. Hunt serves on the executive committee of the board of directors for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and is a life member of the [Council on Foreign Relations](/org/council-on-foreign-relations). He also serves on the board of directors for the Toigo Foundation, an organization devoted to diversity in the investment management business.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from [Princeton University](/org/princeton) and an MBA in finance and multinational management from the [University of Pennsylvania](/org/university-of-pennsylvania)’s Wharton School.

David Hunt

As executive vice president and general counsel at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial), Ann Kappler is the head of Law, Compliance, Business Ethics and External Affairs.

Ann Kappler

Susan Somersille Johnson is chief marketing officer for Prudential Financial, Inc. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company’s global marketing and brand strategy to help drive profitable growth for Prudential. Johnson will leverage her background in technology to spearhead new marketing innovation and bridge traditional marketing with emerging digital tools and analytics.

Previously, Johnson was corporate executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Truist Financial, the bank holding company formed in 2019 following the merger of SunTrust Bank and BB&T. While at Truist, Johnson led the post-merger enterprise rebranding for the new organization, which had over $504 billion in assets. She also championed the launch of onUp, a cultural movement empowering financial confidence for over 6.1 million participants across America.

Johnson began her career as an engineer at Apple before taking on a series of high-profile global marketing leadership roles at organizations including NCR Corporation and Nokia. While at Nokia, she developed and deployed targeted initiatives that drove customer demand, setting record levels of performance for Nokia channel partners around the world. She served as vice president of Global Marketing at NCR Corporation, overseeing the company’s worldwide marketing, communications and business intelligence programs to drive increased awareness and consideration of NCR products and services across 180 countries.

Johnson serves on the board of directors of Constellation Brands. Passionate about philanthropy and volunteerism, she also is a board member of United Way U.S.A., HOPE Global Forums and CHRIS 180. She was named “Marketer of the Year” by Target Marketing (2018), among the “50 Most Powerful Women in Corporate America” by Black Enterprise (2016 and 2017) and “Top Influential Women in Corporate America” by Savoy Magazine (2016).

She holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering sciences from Harvard University and an MBA in finance from The Wharton School.


Susan Somersille Johnson

Lata N. Reddy

Ms. Hund-Mejean served as the CFO and a member of the Executive Committee at MasterCard Worldwide (a global transaction processing and consulting services company) from 2007 to 2019. Ms. Hund-Mejean served as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Corporate Treasurer at Tyco International Ltd. from 2003 to 2007; SVP and Treasurer at Lucent Technologies from 2000 to 2002; and held management positions at General Motors Company from 1988 to 2000. Ms. Hund-Mejean began her career as a credit analyst at Dow Chemical in Frankfurt, Germany.

Martina Hund-Mejean

Ms. Pianalto served as the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (the Cleveland Fed) from February 2003 until her retirement in May 2014. She was the First Vice President and COO of the Cleveland Fed from 1993 to 2003 and served as its VP and Secretary to the Board of Directors from 1988 to 1993. Ms. Pianalto also served in various supervisory roles at the Cleveland Fed from 1983 to 1988. Prior to joining the Cleveland Fed, Ms. Pianalto was an economist at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and served on the staff of the Budget Committee of the US House of Representatives. Ms. Pianalto currently serves on the boards of Eaton Corporation plc, FirstEnergy Corp., and The J.M. Smucker Company.

Sandra Pianalto

Alice Cotti is the Vice President, Head of Disability Product at [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial). Alice has over 25 years of experience in the Absence Management and Disability industry. 

Alice started their career at UnumProvident in 1996 as the Director. In 2004, they moved to [CIGNA](/org/cigna-cmb-life-insurance-co-ltd) as the Vice President of Glendale Claim Operations. In 2010, they joined [Prudential Financial](/org/prudential-financial) as the Head of Customer Solutions for Absence Management, Disability, Life & Voluntary. 

In 2016, Alice became a Board Member for [Loyola Marymount University](/org/loyola-marymount-university), College of Business Administration where they advised on strategic vision, operational results and talent management. 

Most recently, in 2019 Alice joined the Board of the Integrated Benefits Institute where they are responsible for claim operations executive management.

Alice Cotti has a Bachelor of Business Administration from [Loyola Marymount University](/org/loyola-marymount-university) and is certified in ICAgile and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Their manager is Leston Welsh, Head of Products for Prudential Group Insurance.

Alice Cotti

Ken Tanji

Mr. Krapek served as the President and COO of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) from 1999 until his retirement in January 2002. Prior to that time, Mr. Krapek held other management positions at UTC, which he joined in 1982. Mr. Krapek is also the co-founder of The Keystone Companies, which was founded in 2002 and develops residential and commercial real estate. Mr. Krapek currently serves on the boards of Northrop Grumman Corporation and Pensare Acquisitions Corporation.

Karl J. Krapek

Mr. Lighte served as the Vice Chairman, J.P. Morgan Corporate Bank, China (a global financial services company), from 2010 to 2014, and the founding Chairman of J.P. Morgan Chase Bank China, from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, he headed the Company’s International Client Coverage for Treasury and Securities Services in J.P. Morgan’s European Global Operating Services Division and was instrumental in re-establishing its corporate bank in London. Mr. Lighte previously served as the President of Chase Trust Bank in Tokyo from 2000 to 2002. He was also the founding representative in Beijing of Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company. Mr. Lighte has also taught at several academic institutions, including Middlebury College and the University of Santa Clara.

Peter R. Lighte

Mr. Todman served as Vice Chairman of the [Whirlpool](/org/whirlpool) Corporation (Whirlpool), a global manufacturer of home appliances, from November 2014 to December 2015. Mr. Todman previously served as President of [Whirlpool](/org/whirlpool) International from 2006 to 2007 and 2010 to 2014, as well as President, [Whirlpool](/org/whirlpool) North America, from 2007 to 2010. Mr. Todman held several senior positions including Executive Vice President and President of [Whirlpool](/org/whirlpool) Europe from 2001 to 2005 and Executive Vice President, [Whirlpool](/org/whirlpool) North America, in 2001. Mr. Todman currently serves on the boards of Brown-Forman Corporation and [Newell Brands](/org/newell-brands).

Michael A. Todman

Mr. Baltimore has been the Chairman, President and CEO of Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (a NYSE-listed lodging real estate investment trust) since January 2017. Between May 2016 and January 2017, Mr. Baltimore was the President and CEO of the planned Hilton Real Estate Investment Trust. Previously, he was President and CEO of [RLJ Lodging Trust](/org/rlj-lodging-trust) (a NYSE-listed real estate investment company) from May 2011 to May 2016. He served as Co-Founder and President of RLJ Development, LLC (RLJ Lodging’s predecessor company) from 2000 to May 2011. He served as VP, Gaming Acquisitions, of Hilton Hotels Corporation from 1997 to 1998 and later as VP, Development and Finance, from 1999 to 2000. He also served in various management positions with Host Marriott Services, including VP, Business Development, from 1994 to 1996. Mr. Baltimore currently serves on the boards of AutoNation, Inc. and Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

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