Equitable Holdings Appoints Erik Bass as Head of Investor Relations

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH) has announced the appointment of Erik Bass as the new Head of Investor Relations. Bass, who previously served as the lead U.S. life insurance analyst at AllianceBernstein’s subsidiary, Autonomous Research, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role.

In his new position, Bass will report to Equitable Holdings’ Chief Financial Officer, Robin M. Raju, and will be responsible for effectively communicating the company’s strategy and financial performance to investors and analysts. He will also play a crucial role in maintaining and expanding relationships with the investor and analyst communities.

Equitable Holdings is confident that Bass’s expertise and industry-specific insights will enhance their relationships with investors and the market. His deep understanding of Equitable Holdings’ unique, integrated business model will contribute to the company’s growth strategy.

Bass has an impressive background in the U.S. life insurance sector, having covered it since 2005. He has been recognized as a top-rated analyst in the sector by Institutional Investor on multiple occasions. Bass also served as the President of the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) from 2017 to 2018. Prior to joining Autonomous Research, he worked as the U.S. life insurance analyst for Citigroup and started his career at J.P. Morgan.

Equitable Holdings, Inc. is a financial services holding company that comprises two well-established principal franchises: Equitable and AllianceBernstein. Equitable provides advice, protection, and retirement strategies, while AllianceBernstein offers high-quality research and diversified investment services. With over 12,300 employees and financial professionals, Equitable Holdings manages and administers approximately $887 billion in assets and serves more than five million client relationships globally.

The appointment of Erik Bass comes at a pivotal time in Equitable Holdings’ growth trajectory, and the company looks forward to leveraging his expertise to further advance their strategic goals.

Source: [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231002951101/en/)