Aaron Diefenthaler, Cfa
About Aaron Diefenthaler, Cfa
Aaron Diefenthaler, CFA, serves as Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, and Treasurer at RLI. He has extensive experience in corporate treasury, capital management, and investor relations, and has been a board member at Maui Jim Sunglasses since 2020.
Work at RLI
Aaron Diefenthaler serves as Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, and Treasurer at RLI since 2012. In this role, he manages the organization's investment strategies and oversees financial assets and liabilities. His responsibilities include optimizing capital management and ensuring effective investor relations. Diefenthaler's leadership at RLI has contributed to the company's financial stability and growth.
Current Board Membership at Maui Jim Sunglasses
Since 2020, Aaron Diefenthaler has been a board member at Maui Jim Sunglasses. His role involves participating in strategic decision-making and governance for the company. Diefenthaler's expertise in finance and investment enhances the board's ability to navigate market challenges and opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Diefenthaler holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, completed between 1992 and 1996. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from DePaul Driehaus College of Business from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he has pursued executive education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His educational background supports his expertise in mortgage reinsurance underwriting and corporate treasury.
Professional Background
Aaron Diefenthaler has extensive experience in the finance sector. He worked at Northern Trust as a Portfolio Analyst from 1996 to 1998 and later at SS&C Technologies in Business Development and Software Consulting from 1998 to 2002. Diefenthaler spent a decade at AAM as Principal and Portfolio Manager from 2002 to 2012. His diverse roles have equipped him with a strong foundation in capital management and investor relations.
Achievements in Capital Management
Throughout his career, Aaron Diefenthaler has demonstrated significant expertise in capital management. He has focused on optimizing financial resources for organizations, ensuring effective management of financial assets and liabilities. His contributions in this area have been vital in enhancing the financial performance of the companies he has worked with.