Byron Pogir
About Byron Pogir
Byron Pogir is an Account Executive at Woodruff Sawyer, leveraging 20 years of industry experience to assist clients in developing tailored employee benefit plans. He has held various roles in prominent companies, including Managing Director at Pogir Group Employee Benefits and Market Partner at Uber.
Work at Woodruff Sawyer
Byron Pogir has served as an Account Executive at Woodruff Sawyer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on understanding the unique needs of clients and their employees to develop customized benefit plans. He provides guidance on implementing benefit strategies and monitors their effectiveness, ensuring that clients receive optimal support in managing their employee benefits.
Previous Experience in Employee Benefits
Before joining Woodruff Sawyer, Byron Pogir worked at Pogir Group Employee Benefits as Managing Director and Consulting Partner from 2006 to 2015. During his nine years in Johannesburg, South Africa, he gained extensive experience in employee benefits, compliance, and HR consulting. His role involved collaborating with clients to streamline administrative processes and address open enrollment challenges.
Career at Uber and Citi
Byron Pogir held the position of Market Partner at Uber from 2014 to 2016 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities included managing market operations and enhancing service delivery. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Center Manager at Citi from 2002 to 2006, where he oversaw financial operations and client relations.
Education and Expertise
Byron Pogir earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. With over 20 years of industry experience, he specializes in compliance, benefits, retirement plan services, and HR consulting. His educational background and professional experience equip him to assist clients in navigating complex employee benefit options.
Experience at Morgan Stanley
Byron Pogir worked as Vice President at Morgan Stanley from 1998 to 2002 in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he contributed to financial services and client management, further enhancing his expertise in the financial sector.