Austin, TX, USA – October 31, 2024 – Fringe Benefit Group (FBG), a leading provider of benefit plans for government contractors, restaurants, retail, and staffing companies, announced that Nick Harness has joined the company as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Harness brings over 20 years of technology and business leadership experience to FBG, where he will focus on enhancing platform features, optimizing the user experience, and providing data-driven insights to customers.
Harness has held prominent technology leadership roles across JPMorgan Chase’s Asset Management Division and Morgan Stanley’s Research Division in New York City, delivering global technology solutions. Most recently, he served as CIO at Kestra Holdings, an Austin-based wealth management company, where he facilitated rapid growth through technology modernization and innovation.
Travis West, CEO of Fringe Benefit Group, expressed excitement over Harness’s addition to the team: “We are very excited to have Nick join the FBG team. His vast experience in delivering innovative technology solutions across financial services industries will allow FBG to launch major technology enhancements on our platform and better streamline benefits administration for our customers.”
Harness shared his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, “I can’t wait to work with FBG’s leadership to further accelerate our product and technology development strategy and help our customers – hardworking Americans – understand and easily access their benefits. My mission is to give our customers the best features and functionalities through a significant investment in technology and innovation.”
Harness holds an MBA from New York University and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from South Bank University, London, UK.
About Fringe Benefit Group:
With over 40 years of experience, Fringe Benefit Group provides tailored benefit programs for government contractors, restaurants, retail, and staffing companies through its flagship products, The Contractors Plan and The American Worker. FBG’s nationwide network of independent brokers and agents, along with offerings from leading carriers, streamlines benefits enrollment and administration, supporting employers with hourly and part-time workers.
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