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Deals & People April 9, 2013
Towers Watson Hires Annuities Expert
Robin Gantz was hired by Towers Watson as a senior
consultant in its retirement risk business.
Reported by PLANADVISER staff
Gantz, an annuity purchase industry leader, will be based in Towers Watson’s Irvine, California, office and will add her expertise to the company’s retirement risk management group, which advises plan sponsors on pension plan risk management strategies.
Before joining Towers Watson, Gantz was a vice president and senior consultant with Aon Hewitt, where she was a leader in its annuity placement business. She also held pension consulting positions with Pacific Life and KPMG.
Gantz holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Chapman University and a master’s degree in finance from The George L. Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University.
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