Business leader Peter de Silva, a previous trustee of Park University, is set to deliver a leadership program.
Peter de Silva: A Fintech Pioneer and Retirement Planning Expert
Peter de Silva, a renowned entrepreneur and fintech executive, is set to receive an honorary degree from Park University during their commencement ceremony on May 6. De Silva is best known as the co-founder and CEO of IRALOGIX, a retirement-planning technology company.
De Silva's career in the financial industry spans over four decades. He served as president and CEO of UMB Financial Corp. from 2004 to 2015 and held various executive positions at Fidelity Investments from 1987 to 2004. Notably, he led the retail and institutional divisions for Scottrade Financial Services and served as president of TD Ameritrade's retail business before its sale to Charles Schwab.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, de Silva is also an author. His book, "Taking Stock: 10 Life and Leadership Principles from My Seat at the Table," is scheduled to be available on Amazon from March 23, 2023. This transformative tale provides insights into de Silva's lifelong struggle to be authentic and transparent, while keeping his rare chronic disease (Charcot-Marie-Tooth) a secret.
The book offers a reflection on key decisions and experiences in his life and career, and identifies 10 practical leadership principles forged under pressure in the company of great leaders and great industry stress.
De Silva is also actively involved in public speaking and will present a conversation on leadership on April 5, 2023, at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. For updates on his book, blog, and more information about "Taking Stock," visit peterjdesilva.com.
At IRALOGIX, de Silva's mission is to simplify and modernize retirement planning and portability of savings across jobs. The company frames retirement planning as a technology problem to be solved, focusing on automatic enrollment, portability, adaptive guidance, and account aggregation.
De Silva and IRALOGIX advocate for product and policy solutions to make retirement saving easier. The company's work and public profile focus on building digital tools to simplify retirement savings and advising on retirement-plan modernization.
With his extensive experience in the financial industry and his commitment to innovation and simplification, Peter de Silva continues to make significant contributions to the field of retirement planning and fintech.
- Peter de Silva's career in business spans over four decades, leading various divisions in the finance sector, such as his tenure as president and CEO of UMB Financial Corp., his service at Fidelity Investments, and his leadership roles at Scottrade Financial Services and TD Ameritrade's retail business.
- In his book, "Taking Stock: 10 Life and Leadership Principles from My Seat at the Table," Peter de Silva shares insights from his personal and professional journey, providing practical leadership principles forged under pressure in the company of great leaders and great industry stress, and offering a reflection on key decisions and experiences in his finance careers and beyond.
