Centro Benefits Research Appoints Beata Rogala Chief Operating Officer

Rogala to lead the development of next-generation RFP Management and API products in line with industry demand

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Centro Benefits Research (Centro), a pioneering employee benefits wholesale and research firm, today announces that Beata Rogala has joined Centro's executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer.

Recognized as an industry leader in driving digital progress, customer experience improvements and organizational efficiencies in the group insurance space, Rogala brings a wealth of expertise in creating operational and customer value from modern software and digital eco-systems. With decades of experience leading strategic product management teams and delivery functions across various industries, including banking, insurance and group benefits consulting, Rogala is responsible for the development of Centro's industry-leading ancillary RFP management and carrier API programs.

"Beata's appointment as Chief Operating Officer will provide an additional boost to our strategic plan to continue innovating in every area of the Centro organization, specifically through developing programs and teams that encourage high levels of growth," said Dan McAlone, president and founder at Centro. "She has joined at a crucial time for our organization as we begin to introduce a digital platform for the RFP management and carrier API integration products to the insurance broker industry. I am incredibly excited about the value that Beata brings to drive our organizational investments forward and focus on our customer's and partner’s success."

"Group Insurance is ripe for a digital transformation," said Rogala. "We see so many signs today pointing to a collective readiness among key stakeholders to create exceptional customer experiences and modern technology solutions. Joining Centro enables me to play a key role in the organization’s expansion and delivering a real value to our clients and partners to help us continue to thrive in the increasingly changing industry."

Rogala's appointment signals an important investment into Centro's technology initiatives, as it develops new products and solutions and grows its client base. Rogala's appointment follows a restructure of Centro's senior leadership team, with Treg Balding assuming the role of Chief Revenue Officer, focused on overseeing the organization's strategy for profitable revenue generation.

About Centro Benefits Research

Centro is a wholesale employee benefits firm that brings together powerful research and technology to deliver innovative, next-generation platforms to drive business growth for top consulting firms in the United States. With over 11,000 groups and managed premiums exceeding $1.6Bn, Centro’s products facilitate RFP and quoting of ancillary insurance benefits.