Charlie Plathe, MBA
About Charlie Plathe, MBA
Charlie Plathe is a Product Delivery Manager at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2016, overseeing the product delivery process and managing the annuity and retirement lines of business. He holds an MBA from the University of Iowa and has a background in mathematics from Buena Vista University.
Work at Transamerica
Charlie Plathe has served as a Product Delivery Manager at Transamerica since 2016. In this role, he manages the product delivery process from ideation through implementation, emphasizing optimal speed to market. His responsibilities include overseeing the annuity and retirement lines of business, ensuring strategic continuity, and adherence to governance and controls. Prior to this position, he worked as a Lead Actuarial Technician at Transamerica from 2000 to 2016, accumulating 16 years of experience in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area.
Education and Expertise
Charlie Plathe holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Iowa, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Buena Vista University, completing his studies from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in product delivery and actuarial processes within the financial services industry.
Background
Charlie Plathe has a long-standing career in the financial services sector, primarily with Transamerica. He began his tenure with the company in 2000 as an actuarial technician and progressed to a managerial role over the years. His work has been concentrated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he has developed a deep understanding of the annuity and retirement markets.
Achievements
During his time at Transamerica, Charlie Plathe has contributed to the efficiency of product delivery processes and the management of annuity and retirement lines. His focus on governance and controls has played a significant role in maintaining strategic continuity within the organization. His career progression reflects a commitment to professional development and expertise in product management.