Kwasi Craigwell
About Kwasi Craigwell
Kwasi Craigwell is a Risk and Insurance Manager at The New York Times, with over nine years of experience in managing risk for Fortune 500 companies and high net worth individuals. He has held various positions in the insurance and banking sectors, including roles at KPMG, Alliant Insurance Services, and Crystal & Company.
Current Role at The New York Times
Kwasi Craigwell serves as the Risk and Insurance Manager at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing the organization's risk profile and insurance needs. His expertise contributes to the overall risk management strategy of the company, ensuring that it operates within a secure and compliant framework.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Prior to his current position, Kwasi Craigwell accumulated extensive experience in risk management across various organizations. He worked at Alliant Insurance Services as an Account Manager - Lead from 2018 to 2021 and as an Account Executive from 2021. His tenure at Crystal & Company included roles as Associate Account Executive from 2013 to 2015 and Account Executive from 2015 to 2018. He also served as an Advisory Associate at KPMG US for a brief period in 2013.
Educational Background in Risk Management
Kwasi Craigwell earned his Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance from St. John's University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management from the same institution, which he completed in 2013. This academic foundation supports his professional expertise in risk management.
Mentorship and Client Relationship Building
Kwasi Craigwell is committed to fostering a culture of mentorship within his workplace. He focuses on optimizing the roles of junior-level staff, enhancing their professional development. Additionally, he emphasizes building and sustaining mutually beneficial client relationships through exceptional customer service, which is vital in the risk management sector.
Early Career Experience
Kwasi Craigwell began his career as a Corporate Banking Analyst at Scotiabank in Trinidad and Tobago from 2004 to 2005. He then transitioned to the United States, where he held an Internal Audit Intern position at the New York State Department of Financial Services in 2012. He also worked as a Project Analyst at St. John's University from 2009 to 2012, gaining valuable experience in project management and analysis.