Rick Kusnierz
Head of Global Benefits @Nouryon
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Global Benefits @Nouryon
Radnor, PA, US
As Head of Global Benefits at Nouryon, I am responsible for shaping and delivering competitive, compliant health and retirement programs worldwide. I focus on aligning benefits strategy with business goals, managing risk and cost, and ensuring employees clearly understand and value their benefits. I serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and global HR partners on all global benefits and retirement matters.
EDUCATION
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finanace
Knox College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics
ABOUT RICK KUSNIERZ
I am a strategic Global Benefits Executive with a proven track record of architecting innovative benefit solutions for organizations with up to employees. My expertise lies at the intersection of employee well-being and corporate fiscal responsibility, having delivered significant millions in savings through aggressive vendor management and plan modernization.Throughout my career at industry leaders like AMETEK, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Peabody Energy, I have navigated complex global landscapes across North America, Europe, and APAC. I specialize in transforming fragmented benefit structures into unified, programs that enhance competitiveness while streamlining administration and reducing costs.Core Areas of Impact:Strategic Cost Optimization: Captured $120M in savings via plan redesigns and vendor review and reduced 401(k) participant fees by 40% through recordkeeper RFP process and negotiation.M&A & Integration: Successfully led the benefits lifecycle for numerous acquisitions, ensuring seamless cultural and operational transitions for thousands of employees.Retirement & Fiduciary Oversight: Directed $3B+ retirement portfolios, including defined contribution (401k), defined benefit (pension), and non-qualified SERP and deferred compensation programs.Global Program Architecture: Unified disparate leave, time-off, wellness programs and 401(k) match formulas across multiple operating regions to establish global equity.As a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and former Society Fellow, I bring a data-driven, analytical approach to every challenge—from managing large annual program spends to re-engineering behavioral health navigation.
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