What Happened?
New York, NY-based MetLife hired Kate Day as Vice President of Global Workforce Enablement.
About the Company
We live in a time of unprecedented change. A time when economies, regulations, and social safety nets are all in flux. Customers around the globe have told us they`re overwhelmed by the pace of change and are looking for a trusted partner to help them manage life`s twists and turns. MetLife is committed to being that partner. That`s why we`re transforming our business: Delivering greater value for the people we serve by becoming a simpler, more focused, and future-facing company. We`ll be introducing new ways to meet our customers` evolving needs, with flexible products; simpler, more intuitive experiences and a range of new services. MetLife. Navigating life together. MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("MetLife"), is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
About the Person
Kate has over 27 years of professional management experience that includes international technology sales and operations, strategy and business development. Her expertise focuses on building new organizations and expanding lines of business. She has been selected as a guest speaker at international conferences in Europe, Canada and the US. Kate was also awarded the prestigious 2013 Chief Learning Officer Magazine’s Gold Award for Innovation. As Vice President of Global Workforce Enablement for MetLife, Kate is responsible for building and implementing MetLife Technical University, a program that develops the technical and business skills of college interns and recent college graduates for the Global Technology & Operations division. She draws upon her industry experience gained over the past decade while working at Cisco Systems, Inc., both in America and overseas in the UK. During her tenure with Cisco, her most recent role was that of Global Director for Cisco’s Graduate Hire Sales Program. The program ran across 15 international sites and drew participants from 24 different countries. The program received three industry awards for talent development, operational excellence and innovation, and has also been highlighted in several books and publications. Prior to joining Cisco, Kate spent 7 years with Oracle Corporation where she held various positions in Sales, Marketing and Business Development Management. Kate holds a BA in History from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. She attended the University of Michigan for her MBA.
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