Robert Cunningham
About Robert Cunningham
Robert Cunningham is the 2nd Vice President and National Practice Leader at MassMutual Financial Group, with over twenty years of experience in the retirement services industry.
Title and Current Role at MassMutual Financial Group
Robert Cunningham holds the position of 2nd Vice President, National Practice Leader at MassMutual Financial Group. In this role, he manages practice leaders responsible for developing strategic business plans and formulating distribution and sales strategies for various markets including Corporate, Not-for-Profit, and Taft-Hartley. Additionally, he collaborates with various departments such as sales, marketing, product development, investments, and customer service to execute strategic business plans and disseminate best practices.
Work Experience at MassMutual Financial Group
Robert Cunningham has spent a significant portion of his career at MassMutual Financial Group, holding several key roles over the years. Starting as a Senior Underwriter from 1984 to 1990, he then progressed to Associate Director from 1990 to 1994. Following that, he served as a Project Leader from 1994 to 1995. His leadership journey continued as the 2nd Vice President from 1998 to 2003, and 2nd Vice President, Sales and Distribution from 2003 to 2008. His extensive tenure showcases wide-ranging expertise in various facets of the financial services industry.
Career at State Street Bank and Trust
From 1996 to 1997, Robert Cunningham worked at State Street Bank and Trust as a Business Analyst. In this role, he was involved in analyzing business processes and providing strategic solutions to improve operational efficiency. This experience further enriched his analytical skills and understanding of the financial sector.
Educational Background
Robert Cunningham studied at the College of the Holy Cross, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. This educational foundation laid the groundwork for his extensive career in the financial services and retirement services industries.
Expertise and Industry Specializations
With over twenty years of experience in the retirement services industry, Robert Cunningham specializes in retirement services administration, conversion and implementation, systems design, relationship management, and sales. He has extensive experience in new business implementation, customer service operations, product and systems development, and sales support. His comprehensive skill set supports his role in developing strategies and supporting sales opportunities across various market segments.