Eric Stevenson proudly serves as President of Retirement Solutions for Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio. He brings more than 18 years of industry experience to his position, currently managing a team responsible for growing assets and helping more than 2.7 million participants prepare for and live in retirement. He is passionate about delivering financial solutions that meet and exceed our customers’ unique retirement readiness needs. Eric previously served as Senior Vice President of Nationwide Retirement Plans Distribution across both the 401(k) and 457 businesses. Previously, he held marketing, sales and general management leadership roles at Quaker Oats (now PepsiCo) and Warner Lambert (now Pfizer). Eric earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and his Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Eric also holds NASD licenses. Eric was appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to the Board of Regents in March of 2019. Additionally, he is on the EBRI (Employee Benefits Research Institute) Board of Trustees. Previously, he served on the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business Finance Department Advisory Board and was also a Board Member for both the Salvation Army and for the National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP). In 2022, Savoy recognized him as one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.
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Asia Center
Extends the reach and impact of the Milken Institute to the Asia-Pacific region
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Center for Financial Markets
Conducts research and constructs programs designed to facilitate smooth and efficient operation of financial markets
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Center for the Future of Aging
Advances healthy longevity and financial security for all through high-impact policies, research, convenings, and multisector partnerships.
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Center for Public Health
Develops research, programs, and initiatives designed to envision and activate sustainable solutions leading to better health for individuals and communities worldwide.
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Center for Regional Economics and California Center
Analyzes the dynamics that drive job creation and promote industry expansion
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Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Empowers philanthropists to effectively address some of the world's most urgent problems
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FasterCures
Clears roadblocks that prevent medical breakthroughs from reaching patients sooner
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Financial Innovations Labs
Addressing society's greatest challenges through a financial lens
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Global Market Development
Working with government partners in emerging and developing economies to build strong, domestic financial markets.
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Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Anyone with a dream should have the opportunity to make it come true—through determination and an economic system that works for all
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Research Department
Addressing global policy issues on Health Economics, International Finance, and Regional Economics
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