Guhan M.
About Guhan M.
Current Role at MassMutual
Guhan M. serves as the Head of Strategy (SVP) for Affiliated Distribution at MassMutual, located in the Greater Boston area. In this position, Guhan is responsible for transforming legacy channels and scaling wealth AUM. Guhan has built the Affiliated Distribution strategy team from scratch, which has delivered several critical initiatives that played a significant role in scaling MassMutual's wealth business.
Previous Positions at MassMutual
Before his current role, Guhan M. held multiple key positions at MassMutual. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Strategy Leader & Head of iMMerse (VP), focusing on corporate strategy. Prior to that, from 2015 to 2019, he served as the Strategy Leader (AVP) in corporate strategy. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in transforming financial advisors' approaches to investment offerings, planning, and insurance solutions.
Career at Bain & Company
Guhan M. worked at Bain & Company from 2010 to 2015 as a Case Team Leader in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He was viewed as a trusted advisor to the C-suite for over 20 global clients in regions including South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the U.S. He also worked as a Summer Associate at Bain & Company in 2009.
Educational Background
Guhan M. has a strong academic background with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Anna University Chennai. He then earned a PGDM (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, specializing in Management and Business Administration from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he completed an Executive Leadership Program through McKinsey Academy's Asian Leaders, Sep 2022 cohort.
Building Trust-Based Relationships
In his role at MassMutual, Guhan M. has developed deep, trust-based relationships with over 7,000 advisors in MassMutual's captive channel. His leadership has been instrumental in collecting advisor and customer feedback, simplifying complex themes, and turning them into actionable opportunities. Guhan's approach and strategic initiatives have garnered trust and respect within the organization.