Tim Gerend, Chief Distribution Officer at Northwestern Mutual

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

02:18 - Who is Tim? In his own words10:01 - What does the future of work look like within the next 5, 10, 25 years? 18:59 - Which jobs are in danger of being automated away and which ones are here to stay? 24:39 - What does the future of SALES look like specifically? 28:09 - What are some further resources to look up in order to think effectively about the future of work?

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Tim Gerend is executive vice president and chief distribution officer at Northwestern Mutual where he leads the career distribution, marketing, and strategic communications organizations to bring the company’s value proposition, brand and story to life. Gerend also serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, which oversees Northwestern Mutual’s strategy, execution and operations.

 

As the leader of the company’s distribution system, Gerend’s focus is to accelerate a positive transformation of the company by bringing together advanced technology and the most trusted advisors to improve the overall client experience. This also means growing the largest and most diverse field of advisors that reflects the markets the company serves.

 

Gerend joined Northwestern Mutual in 2002 and has held a variety of leadership positions spanning Law, Field Compensation & Planning, Enterprise Compliance, and campus planning. As lead for campus planning, Gerend oversaw the planning and design of the company’s state-of-the-art Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons, which opened to the public 2017.

 

In addition to his leadership at Northwestern Mutual, Gerend is a thought leader in the Financial Services Industry. He is an advocate of professionalism and high standards and for developing the next generation of financial advisors. Gerend previously served on the Advisory Board for the Center for Ethics in Financial Services and on the CFP Board’s Center for Financial Planning. He now serves as Trustee of the American College.

 

Before joining Northwestern Mutual, Gerend was an associate in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago. He is a graduate of Butler University with a B.S. in economics and received his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame.

 

In the community, Gerend is passionate about supporting opportunities for young people to grow toward their potential. He serves on the board of the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and the board of Milwaukee College Prep, a leading charter school that serves Milwaukee’s inner city.

 

Gerend and his wife Sandy have four children. They are active members of St. Monica’s Parish in Whitefish Bay. For fun, Gerend enjoys all sports and anything outdoors, especially cheering for and supporting his kids in their various activities.

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