Meet our executive committee

Our leaders work toward a single purpose: To improve people's financial security.

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Zach Buchwald

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

About Zach
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Kate El-Hillow

President & Chief Investment Officer

About Kate
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Vernon Barback

Vice Chairman

About Vernon
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Scott Bowen

Chief Financial Officer

About Scott
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Philip Cox

Chief Operating Officer

About Philip
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Jason Edgar

Head of Asia Pacific (APAC)

About Jason
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Lindy Freeman

Global Head of Institutional

About Lindy
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Kristin Ganong

Chief Marketing Officer

About Kristin
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Brad Jung

Head of North America Advisor & Intermediary Solutions

About Brad
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Jim Leggate

Head of Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)

About Jim
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Jenny Proctor

Chief Human Resources Officer

About Jenny
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Howard Surloff

Chief Legal Officer

About Howard

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