Wendy Evesque
About Wendy Evesque
Wendy Evesque serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Protective Life, where she has held various roles since 2005. She has a strong background in human resources, with previous positions at Regions Financial Corporation and UnitedHealth Group.
Current Role at Protective Life
Wendy Evesque serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Protective Life. She has held this position since 2020. In her current role, she oversees risk management strategies and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Her extensive experience in human resources and risk management supports her leadership in this capacity.
Previous Positions at Protective Life
Wendy Evesque has a long history with Protective Life, having worked in various roles since 2005. She served as AVP Human Resources from 2005 to 2006, then as Second VP and HR Partner from 2006 to 2008. Following that, she held the position of VP and Senior HR Partner from 2008 to 2015. Most recently, she was the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Academic Background
Wendy Evesque earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 1995 to 1997. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from The University of Alabama, which she completed from 1986 to 1990.
Experience at Regions Financial Corporation
Before her tenure at Protective Life, Wendy Evesque worked at Regions Financial Corporation as a Human Resources Generalist from 1992 to 1994. This role contributed to her foundational knowledge in human resources and organizational management.
Career at UnitedHealth Group
Wendy Evesque spent 11 years at UnitedHealth Group, where she worked as a Human Capital Partner from 1994 to 2005. This experience provided her with significant insights into human capital management and strategic HR practices.