Kurt Fritzsche Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Head of II Program and Change Management (Nov 2022-present)Seasoned leader with a track record of building high-performing, strategic teams from the ground up to drive transformative change and scale in financial services. Established and lead the Program and Change Management function, guiding the retail-direct division through critical initiatives that enhance growth, improve client satisfaction, and deliver expense savings.Key achievements: • Strategic Development: Created and activated the division’s long-term strategic roadmap, aligning business and regulatory priorities to drive measurable outcomes and strengthen our competitive position. • High-Impact Program Management: Directs regulatory and business development projects to ensure seamless execution and compliance, consistently delivering on-time and within scope for key strategic initiatives. • Team Leadership: Recruited, developed, and coached a skilled team of change management professionals who consistently exceed expectations and contribute to division-wide success.Head of Brokerage Service Strategy (April 2021-Nov 2022)

Valley Forge, Pa, Us

Vanguard Investment Management Shanghai Ltd (2016-2020)Spearheaded all strategy and program management as member of the Asia Executive Team. Executed go-to-market plan and founded organization’s 30-person presence in Shanghai, China. Excelled working in cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical business goals under tight timelines and resource constraints.• Completed organization's first Chinese joint venture onboarding ~400K digital users within first year of existence. Directed all due diligence and headed development of JV operating model; member of team carrying out negotiations of term sheet and definitive documents.• Established program, budget, governance, and product lineup for company’s China asset management business, seeking entry into Mainland’s $2.8T mutual fund industry.____________________________________Corporate Strategy (2011-2016)Partnered with Senior Staff and external consultants to identify gaps and provide in-depth analysis and solutions for important strategic decisions as member of organization’s internal consulting arm. Required competencies include top-tier professional presence and deep understanding of industry competitors and trends.• Assessed partnership / acquisition opportunities and guided discussions with target firms, many of which were S&P 500 companies. Prevented organization from entering into agreements, which would have had a negative effect on financials.____________________________________Vanguard Brokerage Services 2005 - 2011Oversaw all risk and control activities. Developed reconciliation, and application controls. Collaborated in efforts to assess new business processes and instill controls before risks occur.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Adjunct faculty member within the LeBow College of Business and the Drexel College of Engineering (Paul Peck Scholars program).

Mba

Bachelor Of Science, Finance