Benjamen Ries

About Benjamen Ries

Experienced leader with over 15 years of leadership experience within Inspira Financial, Prudential, USAA, and the US Army, specializing in digital enhancements, agile methodologies, employee development, and process improvements. Proven track record of driving excellence, adaptability, and precision execution.Core Competencies include:• Led multiple digital enhancements driven by data, testing, and ongoing client feedback • Leveraged agile methodologies to develop rapid improvement and go to market strategies• Employee focused leader with in-depth understanding of employee and leader growth and development• Experience leading process improvements driving enhanced client and employee experiences• Strong change communicator successfully leading multiple department and enterprise level initiatives• Driven by excellence demonstrated by precision follow through and execution• Proven adaptability and coachability evidenced by continuously accepting new challenges

Experience

1. Senior Director, Product Management, Retirement & Wealth

   Inspira Financial

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Lead a 25 person Product & Design team overseeing end-to-end Retirement & Wealth solutions across B2B and B2C channels.• Launched simplified investment options, increasing adoption by 600% and positioning the platform to surpass $100M in new investments within the first year.• Stabilized core digital applications, reducing site errors and improving client satisfaction and trust.• Established a structured communication strategy (roadmaps, KPIs, monthly updates) to align stakeholders and accelerate delivery of product enhancements.

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

  2010 — 2012

• Hawaii Pacific University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General

  2003 — 2007