Janie Modd
Dublin,OH
Summary
Strategic leader with 21+ years at Nationwide driving enterprise integration, large-scale program delivery, and technology advancement. Skilled in leading complex initiatives—product integrations, regulatory programs—while influencing executives and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Deep knowledge of Nationwide Financial businesses and enablers (Compliance, Legal, Marketing, Technology, Operations) with a proven record of measurable results and high team engagement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Consultant, Data Product Owner
Nationwide Financial | Strategic Customer Solutions
04.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded 2024 NF Distribution Data Intelligence initiatives, driving integration of 100K new financial professionals into the NF ecosystem and delivering $350M+ in incremental sales uplift (2025 CEO Award Nominee)
- Directed 2025 NF Preferred Partner funding execution within the Shared Portfolio, driving to increase relevance and deepen partnerships with Preferred Partner firms across Life, Annuity, RS and Mutual Funds
- Responsible for business cases and annual funding processes, outcome tracking, and executive stakeholder alignment to ensure measurable business impact.
- Established and led cross-functional forums spanning technology, NF delivery, SAM, and business development, fostering collaboration and strategic alignment with Preferred Partners across the NF organization.
Product Director
Nationwide Financial | Annuity Business Development & Delivery
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Directed a team of Business Project Managers to deliver complex initiatives across Annuity Product and Operations, driving operational efficiency and supporting Annuity sales growth.
- Served as Portfolio Leader for Annuity Advisory and Distribution portfolios, managing $7M in annual funding, overseeing financial governance, and facilitating executive-level prioritization and decision-making.
- Partnered with strategy leaders to develop annual business cases and guide initiatives from design through development, ensuring strategic alignment.
- Collaborated with Technology leaders to manage portfolio demand, mitigate risks, and resolve issues impacting timelines and costs.
- Mentored associates to strengthen project delivery capabilities and foster a high-performance culture, achieving a Gallup Engagement Score of 4.95/5.0 in 2022.
Program Director
Nationwide Financial | Annuity Business Development & Delivery
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Led program initiatives within the $30m Annuity Portfolio, designing and implementing operating models for complex, multi-year strategic programs
- Oversaw program financial governance, managing budgets against forecasts and delivering consolidated reporting to Annuity Strategy leadership for informed decision-making.
- Led high-impact initiatives including execution of Department of Labor regulatory changes and integration of Jefferson National Advisory business into Nationwide products, processes, and operating model, ensuring seamless transition and compliance.
- Served as business lead for technology projects, partnering with teams to align strategy objectives with technology solutions.
- Championed cross-functional collaboration across business, technology, and compliance teams
Product Senior Consultant
Nationwide Financial | Annuity Business Development &Delivery
06.2010 - 01.2017
- Led end-to-end delivery of major Annuity product launches, coordinating cross-functional teams across Strategy, Operations, Sales, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Actuarial, and Marketing.
- Managed detailed project workplans, tracked milestones, and communicated risks and status updates to leaders
- Successfully led launch of large-scale initiatives, including Destination Freedom+, Living Benefit Suite and Riders for Variable Annuity Products, and Income Promise Select, driving product innovation and market competitiveness..
Various Technology Roles
Nationwide Financial | Individual Investments Technology
09.2004 - 01.2010
- Gathered and documented requirements for Annuity Business Development and Operations projects
- Implemented a demand and capacity management process for NF Shared Systems, aligning technology teams and business lines to optimize resource allocation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05.2004
Skills
- Enterprise Program Leadership
- Integration Expertise
- Strategic Influence
- Executive Presence
- Cross-Functional Expertise
- Leadership
Timeline
Sr. Consultant, Data Product Owner
Nationwide Financial | Strategic Customer Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Product Director
Nationwide Financial | Annuity Business Development & Delivery
10.2020 - 04.2023
Program Director
Nationwide Financial | Annuity Business Development & Delivery
01.2017 - 10.2020
Product Senior Consultant
Nationwide Financial | Annuity Business Development &Delivery
06.2010 - 01.2017
Various Technology Roles
Nationwide Financial | Individual Investments Technology
09.2004 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Dayton