Erik Boesten
About Erik Boesten
Erik Boesten serves as the Head of Reward for Insurance & Savings Businesses and Head of Group Benefits at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2015. He has extensive experience in compensation and benefits management across various sectors, including telecommunications and technology.
Work at Legal & General
Erik Boesten currently serves as the Head of Reward for Insurance & Savings Businesses and Head of Group Benefits at Legal & General. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the development and implementation of reward strategies and group benefits programs. His role involves overseeing compensation and benefits management within the organization, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Compensation and Benefits
Prior to his current role, Erik Boesten worked at Nokia Siemens Networks in various capacities. He served as Global Compensation Program Manager from 2007 to 2009 and later as Head of Compensation & Benefits for Central Functions, Operations & Business Units from 2009 to 2012. He also held the position of Head of Compensation & Benefits for the Mobile Broadband Business Unit from 2012 to 2014. His experience spans over a decade in managing compensation and benefits across the telecommunications and technology sectors.
Educational Background
Erik Boesten holds a Master’s Degree from Ruhr University Bochum, where he studied from 1990 to 1997. He also completed a Master's program at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 1997 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in reward systems and benefits management.
Career at Xerox
Erik Boesten worked at Xerox from 2000 to 2007, where he held two significant roles. He served as Human Resources Manager for four years and then as Total Pay Manager for Europe for three years. His tenure at Xerox contributed to his extensive knowledge in compensation and benefits management.
Expertise in Reward Systems
Erik Boesten possesses a deep understanding of reward systems and benefits management, particularly in the insurance sector. His extensive experience across multiple industries has equipped him with the skills necessary to shape effective reward strategies that align with organizational objectives.