Commercial banking

Benefit leaders should be ensuring that they are addressing as many stress drivers as possible through their strategies.

Those who deliver or coordinate complete fiduciary training programs set themselves apart as advanced professionals who command enduring client referrals.

Mark Lenhard is CEO of Zepz, which provides global payments platforms.

David Peters is the Director of Underwriting Strategy at Bestow, where he leads innovation in risk assessment for life insurance. Previously, he worked at a major life insurance carrier, focusing on analytics and automation. He holds multiple designations, including FALU, FLMI, AIRC, and ARA. David has a Master's degree in Behavioral and Economic Science from the University of Warwick and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nottingham. He currently resides in Virginia with his three sons.

Helping employees understand and manage their symptoms means lower health costs and a better quality of life.

Karl Roessner is CEO of Vestmark, a wealth management software and service provider.

Prior to joining Vestmark, he served as CEO of Lefteris Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company focused on the fintech arena. Previously, he served as the CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of E*Trade.

Organizations are investing billions of dollars into benefits and programs that aren't improving employee health or well-being.

From near fisticuffs with a charge nurse to a patient-discharge threat over an MRI refusal, hospital missteps laid bare end-of-life treatment for family caregivers.

Medication paired with behavioral change support gives employers the opportunity to provide a more well-rounded approach to weight management.

Access to advice and services can help employees be more prepared and protected for life stages and emergencies.

As the Global People Leader at Rocket Lawyer, Megan leads the talent philosophy and strategy for a company that provides online legal services and documents to millions of users around the world. With over 16 years of experience in the HR field, Megan has a passion for building high-performance cultures that support the company's mission to make access to justice affordable and simple. Megan's core competencies include talent strategy, rewards and recognition, HR operations, talent development, and leadership development.

Gulzar Singh is a U.K.-based global banking and digital transformation leader with 30+ years of experience in leadership roles at international banks across the U.K. and India. He holds a Ph.D., an MBA and has completed executive education at MIT.

Jessica Jones-Langford is the group accounting manager at Ximplifi, where she leads a QuickBooks accounting team. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit and corporate accounting, she brings a strategic mindset to designing scalable workflows, optimizing financial operations, and delivering accurate reporting tailored to each client's needs. She also plays a key role in driving onboarding, overseeing daily operations and continuously refining team workflows to maintain high service standards.

Jatin Narang is the CEO of Verito, an accounting-focused cloud and IT services provider.

Despite already offering unlimited paid time off, CEO Ben Goodwin wanted to ensure employees had blocked off time to recharge.

"Performance" vs. "delighter" research provides data-backed insights that can help employers reimagine benefits packages and communication strategies.

Eric Fenton, Principal of Insurance Consulting at EPAM and a 2024 Global Insurtech Influencer Award Winner, is a strategic visionary focused on AI, innovation and emerging trends in the insurance and Insurtech landscape. A certified automation
professional with over 25 years of experience, he leverages deep industry expertise and
EPAM's multidisciplinary, end-to-end capabilities to deliver high-impact technology
solutions that create strategic value for insurance companies. Eric collaborates closely
with business and technical stakeholders, aligning people, processes, and technology to
drive enterprise-wide transformation.

Goal setting, mental health support and program inclusivity are important elements of an effective employee wellness benefits strategy.

Pinchus D. Raice is a partner and co-chairs the Financial Institutions Practice at Pryor Cashman LLP.