USAA Appoints Three Senior Execs to Executive Committee

USAA recently appointed three senior-level C-suite executives including Brandon Carter, president of USAA Life Insurance Company; Gilbert Gitiche, EVP and chief audit executive; and Ameesh Vakharia, EVP and chief strategy and brand officer, to the company’s executive council. The three new councilmembers report to USAA president and CEO Wayne Peacock.

“As mission-focused leaders, Brandon, Gilbert and Ameesh have made their mark in leading their organizations and teams, fueled by a deep commitment to take great care of our members and teammates,” said Peacock. “They are helping to lead the way in preparing our association to ensure that we are at our best now and in the future.”

As president of USAA Life Insurance Company since 2014, Carter has been instrumental in leading the digital transformation of USAA’s life and health businesses. He joined the company in 1997 and has held several leadership positions including general manager of the company’s Phoenix campus.

Since joining in 2020, Gitiche has made an immediate impact with his deep internal audit, risk management, process improvement and governance experience.

Vakharia joined the company in June and is responsible for bringing together the strategy, digital and brand teams to increase the focus on innovation and member-centric strategies for USAA membership.