Nationwide Retirement Solutions President Announces Retirement

Eric Stevenson, president of Nationwide Retirement Solutions, has announced his plans to retire next year.

Kevin Jestice, president of the Nationwide Investment Management Group will become leader of Nationwide Retirement Solutions, effective Oct. 1.  

Stevenson joined Nationwide in 2006, beginning in life insurance marketing and rising through leadership roles in retirement plans marketing and distribution. As senior vice president of Retirement Plans Distribution, he led a national team supporting more than 2.5 million participants in preparing for and living in retirement. In 2019, Eric became president of Retirement Solutions, guiding the organization to over $200 billion in assets under management.

Stevenson also testified before Congress in support of the SECURE Act and other legislation aimed at improving retirement outcomes for millions of Americans.

“Eric’s legacy is one of advocacy, innovation and a commitment to helping people achieve financial security in retirement,” said Craig Hawley, president of Nationwide Financial. “We wish him the best in his retirement.” 

Since 2023, Kevin Jestice has served as President of Nationwide’s Investment Management Group (IMG).

“Kevin will work with Eric over the next several months to ensure a smooth transition leading up to Eric’s retirement,” Hawley said.  

Nationwide will conduct a search for Jestice’s replacement as leader of IMG starting immediately.