Ayana Gordon
About Ayana Gordon
Ayana Gordon serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Gerber Life Insurance Company, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive experience in the insurance industry and a strong educational background, she manages the Legal and Compliance Department while providing legal counsel to the Board of Directors and senior management.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Ayana Gordon has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Gerber Life Insurance Company since 2018. She is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has been with the organization for six years. In her role, she manages the Legal and Compliance Department, providing legal counsel to the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate transactions and legal matters.
Previous Experience in the Insurance Industry
Before joining Western & Southern Financial Group, Ayana Gordon held several positions in the insurance industry. She worked at Nestlé Nutrition North America as Associate General Counsel for Gerber Life Insurance Company from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at the same company from 2013 to 2018. Her experience also includes working at QBE North America as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Ayana Gordon earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University in the City of New York. She also studied at Rutgers Law School, where she achieved a Doctor of Jurisprudence. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in the legal aspects of the insurance industry, particularly in underwriting and claims management.
Legal Career Background
Ayana Gordon's legal career began at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, where she worked as an Associate from 2001 to 2007. She has also held roles in various capacities within the insurance sector, including Claims Examiner and Executive Protection Underwriter at Ace Group from 1990 to 2001 in Switzerland. This diverse background has equipped her with strong technical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.