Emily Coghlan
About Emily Coghlan
Emily Coghlan serves as the Director of Finance Strategic Planning and Execution Office at Transamerica, a position she has held since 2021. With a diverse background in finance and project management, she has previously worked for Lincoln Financial Group and Principal Financial Group in various leadership roles.
Work at Transamerica
Emily Coghlan has been serving as the Director of Finance Strategic Planning and Execution Office at Transamerica since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and ensuring effective execution of planning initiatives. Her leadership contributes to the overall financial health and strategic direction of the organization.
Previous Experience at Lincoln Financial Group
Prior to her current role, Emily Coghlan held several positions at Lincoln Financial Group. She worked as Program Lead for IT Talent Strategy from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as Director of Corporate IT Portfolio for five months in 2017 and as Director of IT Life and Annuity Product Portfolio from 2015 to 2017. She also held the position of AVP in Finance Strategic Program Management Office and Emerging Solutions from 2018 to 2021.
Career at Principal Financial Group
Emily Coghlan worked at Principal Financial Group from 2007 to 2015. During her tenure, she served as Sr. Project Manager for the Individual Life Business Unit for five years. She also held the role of Portfolio Leader for Infrastructure from 2012 to 2015, where she managed various infrastructure projects.
Educational Background
Emily Coghlan studied at Drake University, where she completed her Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Executive Development. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Exercise Science from Iowa State University. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance and strategic planning.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in finance and project management, Emily Coghlan worked as Enrollment and Marketing Manager at the Institute for Professional Development from 2002 to 2007. This early experience provided her with foundational skills in marketing and enrollment strategies.