Elena Haman, MBA
About Elena Haman, MBA
Elena Haman, MBA, serves as the Senior Director of Product Operations at Protective Life, where she has worked since 2021. She has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at Protective Life and JP Morgan Chase, and holds an MBA from Xavier University.
Current Role at Protective Life
Elena Haman serves as the Senior Director of Product Operations at Protective Life, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on overseeing product operations and ensuring effective management of teams and processes. Her leadership skills are integral to executing complex projects and initiatives within the organization.
Career at Protective Life
Elena Haman has held multiple positions at Protective Life, starting as an Internal Life Wholesaler from 2011 to 2012. She then progressed to the role of Relationship Manager from 2012 to 2015, followed by Director of IMO Accounts from 2015 to 2017. She continued her career at Protective Life as Director of Annuity Distribution Operations from 2017 until 2021, before assuming her current role. Her extensive experience at the company highlights her commitment and expertise in the insurance industry.
Education and Expertise
Elena Haman earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Xavier University, where she studied Business Administration from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communications from Bowling Green State University, studying from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in product operations and management.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before her tenure at Protective Life, Elena Haman worked at JP Morgan Chase as a Chase Banker and Small Business Specialist from 2005 to 2010. She also served as a Senior Banker and Licensed Securities and Insurance Representative at Huntington National Bank for six months in 2010. This experience in the banking sector contributed to her skills in client relations and financial services.
Professional Skills and Engagement
Elena Haman is recognized for her engagement as a mobilizer and forward thinker. She emphasizes accountability and is known for her problem-solving abilities. Her strong focus on planning, budgeting, and leadership skills enables her to manage teams and processes effectively within her current and previous roles.