COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide Financial Network
(NFN), the affiliated distribution organization for Nationwide Financial
Services, Inc. (NYSE: NFS), has named Tariq Khan as vice president for market
development and diversity. In this newly created position, Khan will be
responsible for strategically growing the NFN sales force to enhance its
outreach to targeted diverse markets.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051130/CLW047)
Khan has more than 15 years experience in developing and supporting large
and diverse sales forces and helping financial services companies target
emerging markets. He was most recently with Guardian Life Insurance Company of
America. Before that he was vice president for MetLife, Inc., where he was
responsible for marketing, advertising and recruiting activities for all
diverse segments, including Hispanic, African-American and Asian markets.
"Tariq's extensive experience and his successful track record in building
business with diverse market segments will be tremendously valuable to our
organization," said Clay Thompson, president, Nationwide Financial Network.
"His knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry, coupled with
his vast understanding of the changing population in America, makes him an
exceptional addition to the company."
Khan earned his bachelor's degree in international marketing/advertising
from Baruch College, New York, and his MBA in marketing and management from
St. John's University, New York. Khan has been a frequent speaker at many
industry conferences on marketing and diversity. He serves on the board of
directors for the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF),
the only national organization devoted solely to the financial scholarship
needs of Asian and Pacific Islander American students.
About Nationwide Financial(R)
Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: NFS) a publicly traded company
based in Columbus, Ohio, provides a variety of financial services that help
consumers invest(i) and protect their long-term assets, and offers retirement
plans and services through both public- and private-sector employers.
It's part of the Nationwide(R) group of companies, which offers
diversified insurance and financial services. The group is led by Nationwide
Mutual Insurance Company, which is ranked No. 99 on the Fortune 500 based on
2004 revenue.(ii) For more information, visit http://www.nationwide.com.
Nationwide, Nationwide Financial and the Nationwide Framemark are
federally registered service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. On
Your Side and Nationwide Financial Network are service marks of Nationwide
Mutual Insurance Company.
(i) Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, member NASD. In MI only:
Nationwide Investment Svcs. Corporation.
(ii) Fortune Magazine, April 2005
Contact
Dan Orzano (614) 677-5115
orzanod@nationwide.com
Jeff Botti (614) 249-6339
bottij@nationwide.com
SOURCE Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Dan Orzano, +1-614-677-5115, or
orzanod@nationwide.com, or Jeff Botti, +1-614-249-6339, or
bottij@nationwide.com, both of Nationwide Financial Services,
Inc.
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