Zinnia, a leading life and annuities technology platform, has appointed Key Kiarie as its new Chief Financial Officer as the company continues expanding its technology platform and client base. The appointment strengthens Zinnia's executive leadership team and supports its long-term growth strategy across the life and annuity insurance industry.
Zinnia announced the appointment of Key Kiarie as Chief Financial Officer as the company accelerates growth across its carrier and distributor customer base. The leadership addition reflects the company's focus on strengthening financial operations while supporting expansion within the life and annuity technology market.
Kiarie brings extensive experience spanning investment management, media, finance, and operational leadership. He began his career at JPMorgan before holding investment positions at AEA Investors, Saban Capital Group, and Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF). Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Bloomberg Media and REVOLT Media & TV, where he helped guide both organizations through significant growth and business transformation.
In his new role, Kiarie will lead Zinnia's finance and corporate development organizations. His responsibilities include overseeing the company's financial planning, operational strategy, and corporate development initiatives while working closely with executive leadership to support continued business execution and growth.
"I am thrilled to welcome Key to Zinnia at a defining moment for this company," said George Esposito, Chief Executive Officer at Zinnia. "We are core to how the life and annuity industry runs, and strong financial leadership turns momentum into durable results. Key has built that discipline inside high-growth businesses before, and he is the right person to lead it here."
Kiarie highlighted Zinnia's position within the evolving life and annuity sector and the opportunity to contribute to the company's next phase of growth.
"Zinnia sits at the center of an enormous, fast-changing market and its proprietary technology and customer value proposition is what makes this opportunity real," said Kiarie. "That combination of a strong platform, a talented team and a clear long-term vision is what drew me here. I look forward to executing on near immediate opportunities, supporting our growth and helping build for what's next."
Zinnia continues to serve as a technology infrastructure provider for the life and annuity industry, helping carriers and distributors modernize operations, improve efficiency, and streamline how insurance products are built, sold, and serviced. The company remains focused on advancing its technology platform, expanding strategic partnerships, and supporting innovation across the insurance ecosystem.
About Zinnia
Zinnia, an Eldridge 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.
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