Douglas Niemann

Douglas Niemann is the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Athene Holding Ltd., a prominent retirement services company. He has been in this role since May 2020, succeeding John Rhodes, who stepped down for health reasons. Niemann reports directly to Bill Wheeler, the President of Athene, and oversees all enterprise risk management functions within the organization.123

Professional Background

Niemann brings over 25 years of experience in risk management and investment strategies, particularly in the insurance sector. Before joining Athene, he served as the Senior Managing Director of Investment Management and Chief Investment Risk Officer at Guardian Life Insurance Company. His previous roles also include:

• Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management, focusing on global insurance solutions.
• Managing Director and Head of Asset Liability Management at AIG Asset Management.
• Positions related to investment and financial risk at Zurich Financial Services.45

Education

Niemann holds multiple degrees, including:

• An MBA in Risk Management and Insurance, as well as Finance, Investment, and Banking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• A Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University.4

Contributions to Athene

Since his appointment, Niemann has expressed enthusiasm for contributing to Athene's growth and enhancing its risk management framework, which has been pivotal during the company's significant expansion over the past decade. His expertise is expected to strengthen Athene's ability to navigate complex financial landscapes effectively.12