The Life & Protection Division of Transamerica Promotes Michael Babikian to President and CEO of its Brokerage Distribution Unit

The Life & Protection (L&P) Division of Transamerica today announced the promotion of Michael Babikian to President and CEO of Transamerica Brokerage, a distribution unit of L&P. He previously held the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Brokerage, and Chief Product Officer for L&P.

“In his prior role, Michael implemented a new approach to product development and created and executed marketing strategies that contributed significantly to the growth of the business. He’s also earned a reputation as an industry thought leader, and I believe he will build on that as he takes the helm of Brokerage,” said Scott Ham, President and CEO of L&P.

Prior to joining Transamerica, Babikian was general counsel to Infinite Source Technologies, Inc., an attorney for the tax law firm of Baker, Olson, LeCroy & Danielian, and a tax specialist in KPMG’s Multi-Family Office.

Currently, Babikian serves as a board member of the Chief Marketing Officer Council; chairman of the board of directors and professor at Glendale University; and member of the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall Corporate Advisory Board. He also serves as chairman of the board of directors of the Children’s Music Fund.

Babikian completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California at Irvine and received a law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He subsequently earned a Master of Laws in taxation at the University of San Diego and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California. In addition, Babikian is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, having graduated from the program for leadership development.

Babikian replaces Marty Flewellen, who was promoted to Chief Distribution Officer of L&P.