Kara Hoogensen is SVP and Head of Workplace Benefits at Principal Financial Group, which helps meet the financial needs of more than 62 million customers globally. In her more than two decades at Principal, Kara’s leadership positions have included pension underwriting and consulting; business development; multiple strategy positions; managing director for Defined Contribution Investment Only; chairman, president, and CEO of Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company; and president and CEO of Principal Securities, Inc.