He will report to Bill Pappas, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Technology and Operations. He joins MetLife following a successful 20-year career at Citi, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the vision and technology of Citi Services. As CIO, he led a global team of 15,000, driving innovative solutions in payment processing, global custody, liquidity management, and working capital solutions across 90 countries within a highly regulated sector.
Before his time at Citi, Nadgauda co-founded Invertica, serving as Chief Technology Officer for the software company specializing in web services and integration middleware. He began his career at Motorola’s Corporate Research Labs and holds six patents in wireless communication algorithms.
In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing MetLife’s technology strategy, including application development, infrastructure, and digital transformation.
Nadgauda will also lead MetLife’s partnership with NC TECH’s Center for Technology Workforce Innovation, which aims to foster growth and development in North Carolina’s tech industry.
“We are excited to welcome Nick to our leadership team.” Pappas said. “His proven track record of inspiring innovation, leading digital transformation, and delivering exceptional results to drive commercial outcomes make him the ideal leader to help MetLife navigate the next phase of our technology journey.”
He added: “Nick’s vision and expertise will be instrumental in advancing our digital strategy, enhancing our customer experiences, and ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry.”
