John Furlong Email Address

VICE PRESIDENT, GROUP BENEFIT’S PLATFORM TRANSFORMATION

A mutual insurer founded in 1860, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) and its subsidiaries are committed to protecting individuals, business owners and their employees with life, disability income and dental insurance products, and offer funding vehicles for 401(k) plans, annuities and other financial products. Guardian operates one of the largest dental networks in the United States, and protects more than eight million employees and their families at over 115,000 companies. The company has approximately 5,000 employees in the United States and a network of over 3,000 financial representatives in more than 80 agencies nationwide.

Skilled executive and consultant who brings extensive hands-on experience as a technology executive and business leader to provide practical and actionable advice to Fortune 500 clients. - Recognized thought leader in implementing Social Media marketing techniques to increase the reach and effectiveness of business-to-business relationships. - Skilled in senior level relationship building, presentations, negotiations, and consensus building with key internal and external decision makers. - Perceptive in identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities to expand company footprint and profitability through new cross-selling opportunities, innovative product development and client ROI analysis. - Extensive experience spearheading and leading large scale global technology and operational initiatives. Specialties: Leveraging Social Media to build effective Business-to-Business marketing programs.