Michael Mahaffey

Michael W. Mahaffey is Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer of Nationwide. In this role, Mike leads the development, communication, and coordinated execution of enterprise, business unit, and corporate function strategies to fulfill Nationwide’s mission and vision. Mike is also responsible for driving growth through mergers and acquisitions, innovation, venture investments, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic business development, including the Nationwide pet business.

Mike joined Nationwide in 2005 and has served as associate vice president, vice president, and senior vice president of enterprise risk and capital management functions. He was named Chief Risk Officer in 2008, and Chief Strategy Officer in 2014. Prior to joining Nationwide, Mike was a member of Deloitte Consulting’s strategy and operations group where his practice areas included finance, strategy, operations, risk, and capital management, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to Deloitte, Mike held several positions in corporate finance and financial systems management.