Chris Klemann
About Chris Klemann
Chris Klemann serves as the Vice President of Financial Services at Signet, where he has worked since 2016, overseeing two captive insurance companies. He has a strong background in financial services and product management, with previous roles at Nationwide and academic experience as an adjunct faculty member.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Chris Klemann has been serving as Vice President of Financial Services at Signet Jewelers since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for managing two captive insurance companies, Zale Indemnity and Zale Life, which focus on property & casualty and life insurance, respectively. Prior to this position, he held the title of Vice President of Payments at Signet from 2012 to 2016. During his tenure, he centralized the management of service contracts, which represent $450 million in revenue, and established an innovation pipeline for product development.
Previous Experience at Nationwide
Before joining Signet, Chris Klemann worked at Nationwide for six years as Director of Payment Products from 2006 to 2012. He also served as Sr. Consultant in Market Planning from 2003 to 2006 and as an Internal Wholesaler/Relationship Manager from 1998 to 2003. During his time at Nationwide, he implemented a leasing program across over 2,200 stores, creating an incremental revenue opportunity of $200 million and led the integration of a multi-lender credit platform, generating approximately $2 billion in annual sales.
Education and Expertise
Chris Klemann earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, completing his studies from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution between 2002 and 2004. In addition to his corporate roles, he served as Adjunct Faculty at Franklin University from 2005 to 2017, sharing his expertise in business and finance.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Chris Klemann has achieved significant milestones in the financial services sector. He centralized the management of service contracts, impacting $450 million in revenue, and established an innovation pipeline for product development at Signet. His leadership in implementing a multi-lender credit platform resulted in approximately $2 billion in annual sales, demonstrating his capability in driving substantial financial growth and operational efficiency.