Zinnia, a leading life and annuities technology platform, today announced that Ann Nanda has joined the company as Chief Growth Officer.

Nanda is a seasoned industry leader with deep experience across insurance, retirement, distribution, and growth strategy. She has led large-scale growth initiatives, expanded distribution networks, and built high-impact partnerships across carriers, asset managers, and intermediaries. She is known for translating market shifts into scalable commercial strategies that drive measurable business outcomes across the life and annuities ecosystem.

In her new role, Nanda will lead Zinnia’s growth strategy. She will be focused on scaling market adoption, deepening client partnerships, and extending the company’s leadership as the modern platform for the life and annuity industry.

“Ann brings a rare combination of industry depth, operating experience, and strategic clarity,” said George Esposito, Chief Executive Officer of Zinnia. “She understands where this market is going and what it takes to build at scale. As we continue to expand our reach and deepen our role across the ecosystem, her leadership will be instrumental in shaping our next phase of growth.”

Zinnia sits at the center of a large and evolving market, where rising demand for retirement income solutions and increasing expectations for digital experiences are reshaping how life and annuity products are built, sold, and serviced. Zinnia’s technology enables carriers and distributors to scale, innovate, and operate more efficiently.

As the industry continues to modernize, growth is increasingly driven by platforms that can reduce fragmentation, streamline operations, and deliver seamless, end-to-end experiences. Zinnia’s platform meets that need, bringing together decades of insurance logic, standardization, and secure data foundations to support innovation at scale.

“I’m excited to join Zinnia at such a pivotal moment,” said Nanda. “The technology that the company has built is unlike anything in the market, and they are uniquely positioned with the infrastructure and expertise needed to help the industry evolve. I look forward to working with the team to accelerate growth, strengthen partnerships, and expand what’s possible across the life and annuities ecosystem.”

About Zinnia

Zinnia, an Eldridge Industries business, simplifies the life and annuity industry by delivering comprehensive technology solutions for the industry's most critical needs. Zinnia is the infrastructure behind the life and annuity industry, helping carriers move faster, distributors expand access, advisors build confidence and consumers gain trust. Zinnia is also backed by funds managed by KKR and Vista Credit Partners, leading global investment firms. To learn more about Zinnia, please visit zinnia.com.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260420885539/en/