Drew Ward

About Drew Ward

15 years marketing and financial services-Ambitious self starter with a track record of success in roles with increasingly more responsibility-A knack for executing on complex projects that touch multiple parts of an organization and require grit to complete-Proven experience delivering successful large scale marketing initiatives that drive measurable results-An innovative thinker who\'s not afraid to tackle big problems and projects-Highly motivated to deliver on initiatives that have big impact on the positive experience for customers and advisors-Recognized for top performance through fast-track promotions and selections for high-priority initiatives-Passionate about creating exceptional experiences-Strong communicator with experience presenting to large audiences and C-Suite-A coach with multiple management positions with strong, high preforming teams. Securities offered by Transamerica Capital, Inc, 1801 California St Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202, member FINRA. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Transamerica or its affiliates. Transamerica does not adopt any third-party content. 122598-DW0325

Experience

1. Sr Director, Investments Marketing

   Transamerica

   Sep 2021 — Present

   As the leader of the Investment Marketing Team at Transamerica, I am responsible for driving the strategy and execution of marketing initiatives across a diverse range of investment products in the retail, retirement, and institutional businesses. I manage a talented team dedicated to crafting compelling narratives around our investment solutions, targeted to both advisors and institutions.Key Responsibilities: • Manage key relationships with Sales, Distribution, Asset Management, and Product leaders to ensure alignment and collaboration on marketing strategies. • Lead the development of award-winning industry thought leadership, positioning Transamerica as a leader in the investment space. • Oversee a comprehensive paid media strategy to increase product visibility and brand awareness across multiple channels. • Drive the creation and distribution of targeted content that highlights Transamerica’s innovative investment solutions, amplifying our value proposition to key audiences. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and impactful go-to-market campaigns that resonate with retail and institutional advisors.In this role, I combine strategic insight with a hands-on approach to deliver marketing programs that strengthen Transamerica’s market position and drive business growth.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Education

  2007

Skills

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Finance
• Brokers
• Wealth Management
• 401k Rollovers
• Disability Insurance
• Customer Service
• Team Building
• Marketing
• Financial Planners
• Wealth Accumulation
• Training
• Term Life Insurance
• Insurance Technology
• Financial Planning
• Annuities
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Agents
• Universal Life
• Long Term Care
• Financial Services
• Recruiting
• Brokerage
• Fixed Annuities
• Insurance
• Roth Ira
• Technology
• Insurance Planning
• Long-Term Care