Press Release

MissionSquare Retirement Appoints Andre Robinson as Chief Executive Officer & President

Issued by MissionSquare Retirement

July 30, 2024

WASHINGTON -- MissionSquare Retirement (“MissionSquare”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“the “Board”) has appointed Andre Robinson as Chief Executive Officer & President of the organization, effective September 3, 2024. Robinson, who will also join the Board, will succeed Deanna J. Santana, who has served as Acting CEO & President since 2023.

“With more than 25 years of experience in the retirement services and investment management industry, Andre is a seasoned leader who excels in driving high-performance businesses, and we are thrilled to welcome him as CEO & President of MissionSquare,” said Bob Jones, Chairman of the Board. “Andre’s appointment follows an extensive year-long search for a permanent CEO, and it is clear that Andre’s deep passion for improving lives through financial wellness, and his exciting vision for innovation and driving growth through expanded offerings, make him the ideal leader for the next chapter of MissionSquare’s journey.”

“As the only company focused exclusively on financial security for the public sector, MissionSquare’s work is meaningful and truly impactful,” said Robinson. “I see immense opportunity to strengthen MissionSquare’s platform and build on its incredible 50+ year mission of helping customers build retirement and financial security. It is a privilege to join MissionSquare, and I look forward to partnering with the Board and the MissionSquare team to best position MissionSquare for the future and ensure that we are delivering the best service possible to our sponsors and plan participants.”

Jones continued, “The Board extends its deepest gratitude to Deanna J. Santana, whose leadership over the past nine years, including as a Board Member, Chair of the Board, and most recently as Acting CEO & President, has been invaluable to MissionSquare. Her ability to step in and lead the organization during a time of transition allowed the Board to take the time to find the right candidate for the role of permanent CEO. Deanna has well positioned MissionSquare for its next phase, and Deanna and Andre will work closely together to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.”

Robinson joins MissionSquare from Voya Financial where he was the Head of Advice and Guidance for the retirement business and served as President of Voya Financial Advisors, the company’s retail arm. In these roles, he oversaw strategic initiatives, including the optimization of technology platforms to enhance participant experiences and outcomes, and he successfully launched and scaled new product offerings that provide participants with greater insights to inform their savings and investment decisions. He also previously worked at BNY Pershing where he focused on driving institutional adoption of advisory-sponsored products and technology solutions. Robinson holds an Executive M.B.A. from St. Joseph’s University and a B.A. in Business Administration from Arcadia University. He also maintains FINRA series 4, 6, 7, 24, 63 and 66 licenses.

About MissionSquare Retirement

Since our founding in 1972, MissionSquare Retirement has been dedicated to simplifying the path to retirement security for public service employees. As a mission-based, nonstock, nonprofit financial services company, we manage and administer over $75.3 billion in assets spanning over 9,100 retirement plans and 1.9 million participants.* Our commitment to delivering results-oriented retirement plans, education, investments, and personalized advice sets us apart.

Explore how we enable public service workers to build a secure financial future. For more information, visit www.missionsq.org or follow the company on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

*As of April 30, 2024. Includes 457, 401, 403(b), Retirement Health Savings (RHS) plans, Employer Investment Program (EIP) plans, affiliated IRAs, and investment-only assets.

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