Aruna Hobbs
About Aruna Hobbs
Aruna Hobbs is the Head of Institutional Investments at MassMutual in the Greater New York City Area, with a background in leadership roles at New York Life Insurance Company and Aegon.
Title and Role
Aruna Hobbs currently holds the position of Head of Institutional Investments at MassMutual in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, she oversees the company's investment strategies and portfolio management aimed at institutional clients.
Work Experience at New York Life Insurance Company
From 2009 to 2014, Aruna Hobbs served as the Managing Director, New York Life Investments at New York Life Insurance Company in the Greater Boston Area. Over five years, she led critical investment initiatives and contributed to the company's financial growth and client management strategies.
Career at Aegon
Aruna Hobbs worked at Aegon from 1999 to 2009 in Kentucky, holding multiple significant roles including Head of Pensions & Savings, Head of New Initiatives, Head of Stable Value, and Head of Liquidity Facility. Over a decade, she was instrumental in developing new financial products and services that bolstered the company's portfolio.
Educational Background
Aruna Hobbs has an impressive educational background with a Masters - post graduate diploma from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and a Master of Science (M.S.) from Oklahoma State University. Her advanced studies have laid a strong foundation for her career in institutional investments and financial management.
Industry Contributions and Public Speaking
Aruna Hobbs is a frequent contributor, author, and speaker in public circuits and industry associations. She leverages her expertise to provide insights and share knowledge on investment strategies, client management, and financial leadership.