David Royal is executive vice president, chief financial & investment officer and treasurer of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization. As chief financial & investment officer, Royal is responsible for maintaining Thrivent’s ongoing financial strength and stability, ensuring the organization strategically manages its resources to deliver on the financial promises made to clients, generate financial returns, and drive organizational growth. In his role, Royal oversees all finance, actuarial, asset management, product and investment solutions for the organization. He is responsible for Thrivent’s financial management, business risk management and corporat