It’s not always easy for a woman in a man’s business world. But these days, more and more women are rising to the challenge. In this article, we focus on two such women who juggle the demands of an executive career in the insurance industry, with being a mom: Beatrice R. Perez and Inger Loftheim. In recent news linked to business giant Coca-Cola Co., Beatrice R. Perez, the company’s Chief Sustainability Officer, has left her position to join the team at Primerica Inc. Perez will now be sitting on Primerica’s Board of Directors. She held her position at Coca-Cola for nearly three years and before that, was Chief Marketing Officer for the firm’s North American Division for 10 months. On her new appointment, Perez said:
“I’m pleased to join Primerica’s Board of Directors because I believe in what they’re doing to help bring financial security to their Main Street clients,” Perez said in a statement. “This type of economic empowerment is helping people and families realize their potential and fulfill their dreams.”
Inger Loftheim has also been successful in her executive role at Florida Blue, while being a mom to three boys. With a Bachelor of Business Administration from Stetson University, Loftheim is Vice President and Chief of Staff to the Office of the CEO at the Insurance Firm. Her advice to women who want to be successful is to accept that they don’t have to know everything. She said:
Women tend to think they have to know everything about a role and often stress over the details they don’t. Inger has learned that not knowing everything is simply a chance to grow, and asking questions empowers your team – and earns their respect – when you honestly admit ‘you’re not tracking.’
In the 21st century it is possible for women to have a career and being a mom. It’s just a case of time management as both Beatrice R. Perez and Inger Loftheim have shown.
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