Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, July 2026 — Empower has announced the appointment of Mahendra S as Director Operations | Transition Management. In his new leadership role, Mahendra will oversee transition management initiatives while driving operational excellence, process optimization, and business transformation to support Empower’s continued growth and customer-centric service delivery.
Mahendra brings nearly two decades of experience in operations management, transition leadership, and financial services. He has built an impressive career within Empower, progressing through multiple leadership roles over the past 11 years. Beginning as Lead Specialist – Retirement Services Operations in 2015, he advanced to Assistant Manager, Operations Manager, and most recently Senior Manager Operations, where he led critical operational initiatives, strengthened service delivery, and contributed to continuous process improvements across the organization.
Before joining Empower, Mahendra held operational roles with Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan, and HGS – Hinduja Global Solutions, gaining extensive experience across retirement services, financial operations, claims processing, and customer service. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong ability to lead high-performing teams, manage complex operational functions, and deliver sustainable business outcomes within global financial services environments.
With his deep institutional knowledge, proven leadership capabilities, and expertise in operations and transition management, Mahendra is well positioned to support Empower’s next phase of operational transformation while enhancing efficiency and customer experience.
About Empower
Empower is one of the largest retirement services and wealth management providers in the United States, dedicated to helping people achieve financial freedom. With a heritage dating back to 1891, the company has evolved into the second-largest retirement plan recordkeeper in the U.S., serving more than 19 million individuals and over 88,000 organizations.
Driven by innovation, technology, and a customer-first philosophy, Empower delivers personalized retirement, investment, and wealth management solutions that help individuals build financial confidence and achieve long-term financial success.
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