Teresa J. Rasmussen is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization. She is a member of Thrivent’s Board of Directors and serves on its Governance and Executive committees. Thrivent offers advice, insurance, investments, banking and generosity products and programs to clients in communities across the United States.
Under Rasmussen’s leadership, Thrivent is transforming into a holistic financial services organization, helping current and future generations achieve financial clarity, enabling lives full of meaning and gratitude. Before her current role, Rasmussen was President of Thrivent’s core life, health and annuities business after serving 10 years as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
Prior to joining Thrivent, Rasmussen held a series of leadership roles at American Express, including serving as Vice President and Managing Counsel.
Rasmussen serves on the Board of Directors for H.B. Fuller Company, a $2.9 billion global adhesives and specialty chemical products company, the Walker Art Center, a world-renowned contemporary art museum in Minneapolis.
Rasmussen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University at Moorhead and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota.
