Jessica Baehr is Head of Group Retirement for Equitable and a member of the Operating Committee. She is responsible for the strategy, implementation and financial results for the company’s defined contribution business, supporting the education, government and corporate markets.

Previously, Ms. Baehr served as the Head of Investor Relations for Equitable Holdings, responsible for cultivating relationships with the investment community to enhance understanding of the company’s strategy and financial results.

Since joining Equitable in 2011, Ms. Baehr has amassed broad experience across the company, including leadership positions within Finance, Equitable Investment Management and the Strategic Initiatives Group. She also served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Life and Employee Benefits businesses, where she led strategy, new business development and communications.

Prior to Equitable, Ms. Baehr started her career in the non-profit sector working in higher education and international development.

Ms. Baehr earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a focus on Russian and Eastern European Studies and a Master of Business Administration from Fairfield University.