Maliz Beams is CEO of ING Retirement, one of the largest providers of retirement plans, products and services in the United States. In her role, Beams is responsible for strategy and operation of a dynamic retirement business that meets the evolving needs of both institutional and individual customer groups. She is focused on growing ING’s existing defined contribution business while building relationships with investors who seek retirement support and guidance after they transition from their workplace plans.

Beams joined ING in 2011 with 30 years of diverse experience in the financial services industry, spanning institutional, high-networth and retail markets across asset management, retirement and banking sectors. Prior to assuming this role, Beams served as president and CEO of TIAA-CREF’s Individual and Institutional Services LLC, helping those businesses deliver six consecutive years of record growth and client retention. While at TIAA-CREF, she founded the Wealth Management business and re-launched IRAs, insurance products and private asset management, all with substantial growth. In addition to TIAACREF, Beams has held leadership roles at Zurich Scudder Investments, Fleet Financial and American Express.

Beams received a B.A. in English from Boston College and an M.B.A. in marketing and finance from Columbia University.Among other accomplishments and recognitions, Beams was named by U.S. Banker magazine as one of “The 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance” in 2008 and 2009, and has also been listed on Who’s Who of American Women.