Kate Schulze
About Kate Schulze
Kate Schulze serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Ethics Officer, and Associate General Counsel at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in legal and compliance roles, she previously held positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Work at Transamerica
Kate Schulze has been serving at Transamerica since 2018 as the Senior Vice President, Chief Ethics Officer, and Associate General Counsel. In this role, she has developed the company's first dedicated Ethics function, focusing on managing conduct risk and integrating ethics and compliance into the operations of over 8,800 employees and directors. She also provides leadership, training, and guidance on ethics and compliance issues. Schulze reports on investigation findings, trends, and ethics activities to senior leadership and the Audit Committee, ensuring that ethical standards are maintained across the organization.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Before her tenure at Transamerica, Kate Schulze worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 1990 to 1994. As Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement, she contributed to the enforcement of securities laws. This role provided her with significant experience in regulatory compliance and legal enforcement within the financial sector.
Previous Experience at U.S. Department of Justice
Kate Schulze served at the U.S. Department of Justice from 1987 to 1990 as Assistant General Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel. In this position, she gained valuable experience in legal matters related to government operations and compliance, which laid the groundwork for her future roles in corporate governance and ethics.
Education and Expertise
Kate Schulze earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Wayne State University Law School. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both legal and business principles, enhancing her expertise in ethics and compliance within corporate environments.
Career Progression at Transamerica
Kate Schulze has had a long career at Transamerica, starting as Vice President and Associate General Counsel from 1994 to 2015. She then served as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Enterprise Chief Compliance Officer from 2015 to 2018 before assuming her current role. This extensive experience within the company has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of its operations and compliance needs.