The COVID Catalyst — Digital Transformation Driven by Turbulent Times

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Kartik Sakthivel, Ph.D., MS-IT/MS-CS, MBA, PGC-IQ

As chief information officer for LIMRA and LOMA, Kartik Sakthivel is responsible for developing the information technology strategic direction for the enterprise. In this capacity, he directs and manages computing and information technology policies, programs and schedules for business and enterprise systems, and manages information services to meet LIMRA and LOMA’s corporate goals and objectives.

An industry thought leader, he champions the use of technology to improve the revenue, profitability, and efficiency of the organization. Joining LIMRA and LOMA in 2017, Sakthivel has broad industry experience, most recently as director of technology at Liberty Mutual Insurance.

He holds a doctorate in Computer and Information Sciences with a focus on AI and Information Quality from University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems/Information Technology, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Patricia Renzi

Pat has been involved with insurance IT for more than 30 years, primarily focusing on actuarial tools and systems. For the past 20 years, she has been with Milliman delivering technology solutions to the life insurance industry for risk and financial reporting, projections and product development. She served on Milliman’s Board of Directors from 2015 – 2018 and is currently the Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Co-Chair of the CSR Committee. As with all aspects of our lives, technology is driving a sea change in actuarial technology and processes. The opportunities to participate in and lead a dramatic change in the insurance industry is tremendously exciting.

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Kathy Kay

Kathy Kay is responsible for overseeing the company’s global technology and digital strategies, its IT and digital operations, and innovation that supports current and future business needs.

Kay joined Principal in May 2020. She brings nearly 25 years of cross-industry experience in IT leadership. She most recently led the information technology business at Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), including the company’s mission-critical systems and development of the company’s technology strategy, infrastructure, and architecture. She also held leadership positions with General Motors, Comerica, and SunTrust.

Kay earn a master’s degree in engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Wayne State University.

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Ken Solon

Ken Solon is executive vice president, chief information officer and head of digital for Lincoln Financial Group – and is a member of the company’s senior management committee. He is responsible for Lincoln’s enterprise-wide Information Technology and leads the company’s Digital strategy and execution. Solon joined Lincoln in 2008 with extensive experience in domestic and global strategy formulation, planning and implementation, information systems and customer service.