Aspida Holdings Ltd., a provider of retirement and reinsurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Aaron Sarfatti as Chief Risk Officer.
In his new position, Sarfatti will lead Aspida’s enterprise risk function, helping strengthen the company’s risk management capabilities and supporting disciplined growth across its retirement and reinsurance businesses.
The executive brings over two decades of experience across financial services, annuity product development, and asset management, bringing deep expertise in enterprise risk management, corporate strategy, and business growth.
He most recently served as Chief Strategy Officer at Equitable Holdings, Head of the Institutional Business, and a member of the company’s Management Committee.
During his tenure at Equitable Sarfatti was responsible for identifying and developing new revenue streams, overseeing institutional growth markets, and new ventures.
Before taking on that role, he was Chief Risk Officer of Equitable Holdings, navigating the firm’s strategy through volatile market conditions, and previously headed strategy for the company’s Retirement and Wealth Management units.
“Aaron brings a rare combination of deep risk expertise, strategic perspective, and extensive industry experience,” said Lou Hensley, Chief Executive Officer and President of Aspida. “His ability to think broadly about risk while understanding how it connects to strategy and growth makes him an excellent addition to Aspida’s leadership team. As we continue to scale our platform, Aaron’s leadership will be instrumental in ensuring we maintain the disciplined approach that has supported our growth from the beginning.”
Earlier in his career, Sarfatti spent more than a decade with Oliver Wyman, where he was a partner in the firm’s North American Insurance Practice and co-head of its New York office.
His experience spans insurance strategy, risk management and financial services transformation, providing him with a broad perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
Commenting on his appointment, the executive stated: “I am excited to be part of shaping the next chapter of a firm committed to speed, nimbleness of execution, and leveraging its unique technology platform.
“Aspida has built an impressive platform by combining innovation and speed. I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen our risk capabilities and help support the company’s continued growth and long-term success.”
