Necole Ezell
About Necole Ezell
Necole Ezell serves as the Vice President and Head of Business Transformation and Acquisitions at Protective Life, where she has held various roles since 2005. With a background in management information systems, she has successfully managed IT integrations for mergers and acquisitions valued over $1 billion.
Current Role at Protective Life
Necole Ezell serves as Vice President, Head of Business Transformation and Acquisitions at Protective Life. She has held this position since 2023, focusing on strategic initiatives that drive business transformation and oversee acquisitions. Her role involves leading efforts to integrate new businesses and streamline operations within the organization.
Previous Experience at Protective Life
Necole Ezell has extensive experience at Protective Life, where she held various positions over several years. She served as 2nd Vice President, Enterprise IT Planning Solution Architect from 2015 to 2020, and as Vice President, Operations Value Management in 2023. Additionally, she was the Vice President, Merger and Acquisition Integration Lead from 2020 to 2023, managing IT integrations for mergers and acquisitions valued at over $1 billion.
Education and Expertise
Necole Ezell studied at The University of Alabama, where she earned a degree in Management Information Systems with a focus on Computer Science. Her educational background supports her expertise in IT program management and business analysis, contributing to her successful career in business transformation and acquisitions.
Key Achievements
Throughout her career, Necole Ezell has been recognized for her contributions to significant projects at Protective Life. She played a key role in implementing an Automated Underwriting System in 2016, which earned her the 'Embrace Today' award. She also received recognition for her contributions to the MONY Acquisition in 2015 and led the Liberty Bank Planning and Agile Scaling project in 2018, earning further accolades.
Professional Affiliations
Necole Ezell served as President of the International Institute of Business Analysts Birmingham, AL Chapter from 2012 to 2013. This role highlights her commitment to the professional development of business analysts and her involvement in the broader business analysis community.