Ravi Agadi ’87, ’90 MBA has been appointed vice president, Platform Partnerships, for Workforce Benefits by Symetra Life Insurance Company. Prior to this role, Agadi was president of MC Solutions, a Connecticut-based consultancy firm he founded.

Lee McChesney ’94 has been named executive vice president and appointed chief financial officer of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Prior to his new role, McChesney served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of MSA Safety Inc.

Andrew Hersom ’99 MBA joined Eastern Bank as senior vice president, head of investor relations. Prior to joining Eastern Bank, Hersom worked for Argo Group International Holdings as head of investor relations, responsible for interfacing with the investment community.

Mary Jane Fortin ’96 has been appointed chief financial officer at MassMutual, effective January 1, 2025. Prior to this role, Fortin served as president and chief commercial officer at Thrivent Financial. Fortin is also a member of the UConn School of Business Dean’s Advisory Cabinet, as well as a member of the School’s Alumni Hall of Fame.

Vy Ho ’96 has been appointed MassMutual’s chief actuary. Prior to his promotion, Ho served as head of valuation and appointed actuary for MassMutual.

Ritu Chaudhri ’90 has been honored as The Sumati Morarjee Women Personality of the Year at The Shipping Tribune – Sagar Gaurav Puraskar 2024. Chaudhri is currently serving in the role of director of Enmarol Petroleum in India.

Troy Ingianni ’93, ’00 MSA/MBA, has been appointed principal accounting officer at Barnes Group, an aerospace and industrial manufacturer based in Bristol, CT. Prior to this appointment, Ingianni served as Barnes’ vice president, global controller.

Lawrence P. Ward ’92 was appointed president of the University of Hartford effective July 1, 2024. Prior to joining UHart, Ward served as vice president of learner success and dean of campus life at Babson College in Wellesley, MA. 

Richard F. Almada, Jr. ’96 started a new position as chief strategy officer at CareAbout Health in New York City, responsible for the company’s strategic planning and execution of all reimbursement models and payer contracts. Prior to joining CareAbout, Almada served as COO of OptumCare Network of Connecticut & Senior Vice President – ProHealth Physicians.

Josh Krulewitz ’92 has been appointed ESPN’s senior vice president of communications. In this position, Krulewitz will assume the leadership of ESPN’s communications department and work closely with Disney colleagues to enhance ESPN brands and their reputations.