Vince Pasqualicchio

COO - Investments American Family Insurance

Vince is the Investment Chief Operations Director for American Family Insurance. Vince has responsibilities for Trade Operations (trade settlement, cash and position reconciliation, cash management, custody), Investment Risk Management, Performance and Attribution, Compliance, Information Technology, Data Management and Reporting. He also has responsibility for the Investment department strategic goals, budget, market data and vendor management. Prior to American Family Vince worked for Cutter Associates as a Senior Consultant. He worked with Insurance and Global Investment Management firms to develop strategies, select system solutions, improve business processes and lead system implementations for Cutter Associates which provides the investment management industry with specialized benchmarking, consulting and research services. Prior to Cutter Associates Vince worked at Metlife as a VP of Investment Technology and Operations and supported Investments Global Operations.

Modern Ops in Motion: Technology, Trust & Transformation at Scale

4:10 PM Panel Discussion: Beyond The Breaking Point: Overcoming Transformation Fatigue

After years of nonstop change, investment ops leaders are feeling the strain. Teams are stretched thin, initiatives are piling up, and the appetite for “the next big thing” is waning. This panel explores how to shift from overextension to focused execution, realigning innovation with impact and rebuilding trust from change-weary teams.

Recognizing the signs of fatigue and understanding how disengagement, resistance, and underperformance can silently stall your transformation agenda
Learning how to sequence, scope, and pace transformation initiatives to focus on what drives value, not just visibility
Re-engaging teams by highlighting early success metrics, communicating clearly, and aligning initiatives with daily realities
Balancing innovation with stability by establishing “breathing room” – knowing when to push forward and when to pause for integration, adoption, and consolidation

Insight At The Core: The Data-Driven Evolution Of Investment Operations

11:25 AM Fireside Chat: Automation That Delivers: Real Use Cases, Real Results

Automation is a top priority for investments leaders, but moving from intent to impact remains a major challenge. This session cuts through the noise to showcase real-world automation use cases that have delivered measurable improvements across investment operations.

Assessing which operational functions and/or workflows are most primed for automation – and which ones remain as-is.
Identifying, selecting, and piloting new automation tools.
Strategizing to quantify and communicate improvements efficiency gains while maintaining transparency and oversight.
Reviewing lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful automation projects.

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