Richard Parkinson, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Prudential

FCS New York returns to Business Insider for another dynamic “Cocktails with Content” reception — this time featuring a fireside chat with Richard Parkinson, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Prudential Financial. Join us on Wednesday, May 13 (4:30pm-6:30pm) at Business Insider’s NYC headquarters for a great opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the leading marketing executives of our generation. Richard will be interviewed by Dan DeFrancesco, Deputy Executive Editor/Anchor, Business Insider Today.

At Prudential, Richard leads global brand strategy, media, and in-house creative to drive growth and ensure every customer interaction delivers measurable impact. With a background spanning agency leadership, entrepreneurial success, and work with major brands—including stewardship of PGIM—he brings a rare blend of strategic rigor and creative execution that resonates with modern financial marketers.

In gratitude to Richard, the FCS will donate $1,000 to the children’s charity of his choice.

Seating is limited. This event will sell out, so reserve your ticket today.

Our thanks to the Business Insider team, especially Anthony DeMaio and FCS Board Director Tad Fabiaschi, for their partnership in staging this event

  • Start May 13, 2026 04:30 PM EDT
  • End May 13, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
  • Location Business Insider One Liberty Plaza Auditorium, 8th Floor NYC

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Guest Speaker Richard Parkinson

Chief Brand & Marketing Officer

Richard Parkinson serves as chief brand and GRI marketing officer and is responsible for the design and performance of Prudential Financial brand and marketing strategy, driving growth for its global businesses and bringing the company’s purpose to life. Parkinson and the team lead and manage brand advertising, media buying, sponsorship and social media for Prudential […]

Interviewer Dan DeFrancesco

Deputy Executive Editor/Anchor

Dan DeFrancesco is the lead writer for BI Today, Business Insider’s flagship daily newsletter. Dan often interviews executives about everything from AI’s impact on capitalism to robotics to the potential SaaSpocalypse as part of his work on the newsletter. Dan was an editor and reporter at BI, covering financial technology and market structure. His previous work […]

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