Richard Rees

Director, Individual Portfolio Management @Equitable

Waterloo, ON, CA
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WORK HISTORY

May 2025 — Present

Director, Individual Portfolio Management @Equitable

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Waterloo, ON, CA

Leading strategic planning and execution for the Individual Insurance portfolio, with a core focus on maximizing customer value and driving business growth. Foster strong partnerships between digital and backend teams to streamline workflows, improve governance frameworks, and ensure seamless delivery of key initiatives. Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying upskilling opportunities for project teams, implementing best practices, and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize portfolio performance

EDUCATION

1986 — 1989

Middlesex University

HND, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

2005 — 2005

Wilfrid Laurier University

Master Manager, Management

N/A

University of Waterloo

Diploma of Education, Digital Transformation

SKILLS

Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)Team LeadershipSaasSoftware DevelopmentDelegationPlanningOperating BudgetsMentoringCareer DevelopmentIssue ManagementStrategyComputer ForensicsIntegrationProject Portfolio ManagementS&Op ImplementationResource ManagementDigital ForensicsTrainingCustomer SatisfactionTestingProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesManagementListening SkillsVendor ManagementCoachingRequirements GatheringHR ManagementPmoPmpLeadershipStrategic PlanningAgile Project ManagementProduct ManagementSoftware Project ManagementPerformance ManagementSdlcProduction OperationsProduct DevelopmentChange Management

ABOUT RICHARD REES

Strategic and results-oriented Engineering Leader driving significant operational improvements and large-scale project delivery. Adept at leading global teams, aligning technical strategies with business objectives, and leveraging AI/ML to optimize processes and enhance product quality. Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar budgets, drive revenue growth, and ensure high customer satisfaction, while fostering collaborative environments and mentoring high-potential talent. Experienced in navigating high-pressure situations and implementing Agile methodologies to consistently deliver projects on time and within budget, exceeding organizational goals

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