Ethos, the leading online life insurance provider has recently appointed Vijay Ratnam as its India Managing Director, as the firm looks to expand its presence in the nation.
In this pivotal role, Vijay will be responsible for shaping Ethos’s organizational culture, strategic resource management, and expansion strategy within India. His primary focus will be on nurturing talent and developing robust engineering and product teams in the region.
Ethos has emerged as a premier InsurTech company with a vision to simplify complex financial decisions and make life insurance accessible and affordable for all. Their innovative technology-first approach seamlessly integrates intricate decision-making processes with a user-friendly consumer experience.
Over a short period, the firm has transformed the life insurance landscape across the United States and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company has a global presence with employees situated in key technology hubs such as Bengaluru, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, and more.
As the India Managing Director, Vijay Ratnam brings his expertise to lead Ethos’s expansion efforts in India. He is tasked with building a dynamic organisational culture and driving strategic growth initiatives. His efforts will specifically concentrate on talent development and the establishment of robust engineering and product teams to enhance Ethos’s capabilities in India.
Peter Colis, CEO, Ethos, said, “Last year Ethos established its India footprint and launched a full-stack office in Bengaluru. We have on boarded a team of high-quality tech talent that is contributing to our overall product innovation, new product launches, and customer experience. The response has been remarkable, and we are excited to see the progress made so far.”
“Our plan is to continue to grow our world-class Engineering, Product, and Revenue teams in India by leveraging the incredible pool of technical talent available locally, and Vijay will be instrumental in helping us achieve this. Ethos India is a strong component of our global workforce, representing nearly all parts of our business. Together, we are poised to achieve remarkable milestones and contribute to Ethos’ continued success on the global stage.”
Vijay Ratnam, India Managing Director, Ethos, said, “I am thrilled to join the team and embark on this exciting journey at Ethos India. What began as a modest team in 2022 has now evolved into a significant force. India hosts one of the world’s largest reservoirs of tech and analytics talent. Our strategic vision involves establishing a significant business delivery team in India and assembling a cadre of specialists. We aim to achieve our mission of making life insurance accessible and affordable for all, positively impacting the lives of millions.”
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