Bill Gaumond likes to be called the growth CFO at Allianz Life. He makes investing in long-term growth strategies a focus for the insurance company, even in today’s volatile market. Since joining the Minneapolis office of Allianz in 2004, he’s held various finance and investment-related roles before becoming CFO in 2016. Since he started, Allianz Life has tripled in size, with the company’s annual profit now exceeding $1.1 billion. “Under Bill’s leadership, the Allianz Life business is well-positioned for continued growth,” says Allianz president and CEO Jasmine Jirele. “At the same time, he never loses sight of the true importance of employee growth. Bill is passionate about helping employees reach their full potential.” Gaumond is the executive sponsor of Operation: SERVE, an employee resource group that supports veterans, active service members, and their families.