Erik Ross

Erik S Ross is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in venture capital, innovation, and corporate strategy.1 He currently serves as the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Venture Capital at Nationwide, a position he has held since May 2020.1 Prior to this role, Ross was the Head of Venture Capital & Open Innovation at Nationwide from February 2016 to April 2020.1

Ross's career spans various industries and notable organizations:

1. At Nationwide, he has held leadership positions in innovation and venture capital since December 2014.1
2. He served as the Chief Digital Officer for the State of North Carolina from April 2013 to December 2014.1
3. Ross worked at Bank of America from 2006 to 2011, holding senior positions in research, development, and innovation.1
4. He was an Executive in Residence at the MIT Media Lab from 2008 to 2011.1

Ross has received several honors, including:

• Multiple appearances on the Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) Powerlist from 2019 to 2022.1
• Recognition as one of the 2020 Trusted Insight Top Institutional Investors at Insurance Companies.1

His educational background includes an MBA in Strategy and B2B Marketing from Penn State University and a BSBA from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.1