Navigating what’s next, together.
Anchored in deep experience and insight, our leadership team is proudly shaping the future of retirement.
Meet the leadership team.
The team at Knighthead Life is made up of accomplished, dedicated individuals with a wide breadth of insurance expertise. Together, we’re committed to delivering best-in-class annuity products that rechart the course to retirement security.
Edward P. Massaro
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
Corey Liebman
Chief Financial Officer,
Chief Actuary
Michael Brandriet
Chief Distribution Officer
Amy Pramer
Chief Marketing Officer,
Chief of Staff
Joe Evangelista
General Counsel
Kyle Ryan
Chief Operating
Officer
Edward P. Massaro
CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Knighthead Insurance Group (2022 – Present)
Former Partner, COO & Head of Business Development, Knighthead Capital Management (2009 – 2021)
Edward Massaro is a seasoned executive with extensive expertise in investment management, capital markets, and business development. As CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Knighthead Insurance Group, he oversees strategic investment initiatives and operational leadership for insurance products and assets. Previously, he played a pivotal role in building Knighthead Capital Management, driving business strategy, fund raising, and investor relations while spearheading the launch of Knighthead Annuity & Life Assurance Company in 2014.
Throughout his career, Edward has developed a vast global network of investors, raising over $5 billion for hedge fund products and $1 billion for direct lending real estate strategies. His leadership spans major financial institutions, including HSBC Securities, RBS Greenwich Capital, UBS Investment Bank, and Solomon Smith Barney, where he specialized in leveraged finance, high-yield securities, and institutional investment strategies.
Mr. Massaro holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of Business and a BA in Chemical Engineering from Yale University.
Amy Pramer
Chief Marketing Officer, Chief of Staff
Amy is Chief Marketing Officer and Chief of Staff at Knighthead Life. She has over 20 years of experience in Senior Marketing and Communications roles for asset management companies including Legg Mason and Morgan Stanley, and American Skandia. Amy holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut and a BS from Southern Connecticut State University as well as Series 6 and 63 licenses.
Corey Liebman
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Actuary
Michael Brandriet
Chief Distribution Officer
Michael is Head of Distribution at Knighthead Life and has over 30 years of experience in the life, annuity, and retirement industry. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in recruiting and building talented sales teams, strategic planning, and P&L budget management. Previously, Michael served as Chief Distribution Officer for American Equity Life, President of Allianz Life Financial Services, and as National Sales Manager for AXA/Equitable Life Insurance Company. His experience has been focused on distribution efficiency, productivity, and profitable growth. He holds several industry licenses, including Series 6, 26, and Life and Health Insurance Licenses.
Amy Pramer
Chief Marketing Officer, Chief of Staff
Joe Evangelista
General Counsel
Kyle Ryan
Chief Operating Officer
Kyle is the Chief Operating Officer for Knighthead Life. He has over 15 years of industry experience in financial services, management consulting, and operations leadership. Kyle began his career as a producer at MassMutual, specializing in Life and Disability sales, before pivoting to consulting roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Ernst & Young (EY). Most recently, Kyle led operations for Reliance Standard Life Insurance, helping scale the business and implement rapid improvement to overall service. Kyle received a BS in Political Science from The University of Delaware.