Robert W. MacDonald
Robert W. MacDonald (born February 11, 1943) is an American insurance entrepreneur, business consultant, blogger, and author of business books.
MacDonald began his career as a door-to-door salesman and became a CEO of three major insurance companies. He was president of ITT Life Insurance Company, and was a founder and CEO of Life USA. He sold Life USA in 1999 to Allianz SE for $540 million and became CEO of Allianz Life of North America before retiring in 2002.
With a 40+-year career in the financial services industry, MacDonald has been cited in the media as a business maverick, who has “earned a reputation as a business contrarian who rewrote the rules of business and corporate culture.” He was twice voted Entrepreneur of the Year in Minnesota. MacDonald has since 2002 headed CTW Consulting, LLC, a vehicle he used to offer his experience and unique approach to management, marketing and corporate culture development.