Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Carlos M. Gutierrez, 72
Director since 2013; Independent
Through his roles as U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kellogg Company, Secretary Gutierrez developed an extensive understanding of what drives consumers, grows a brand, and the complexities of overseeing a large enterprise in a competitive global economy, which is particularly important as the Company executes on its strategy to extend its leadership in group benefits, accelerate growth in asset management, and expand in high growth international markets. A trusted advisor in both the public and private sectors with vast experience serving corporate clients, governments, and institutional investors around the world, Secretary Gutierrez’s unique professional experience at Citigroup, Inc. allows him to bring a valuable perspective to the Board’s oversight of the development and execution of the Company’s strategic and financial business plans, capital structure, plans, policies and actions, and investment activities. In addition, Secretary Gutierrez’s experience leading EmPath, Inc., a company that leverages machine learning technology in the human capital space, enhances the Board’s ability to guide the Company as it capitalizes on the macroeconomic trends driving New Frontier opportunities in the use of AI as a tool to reshape customer expectations.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Finance and Risk
- Investment
Professional Highlights:
- EmPath, Inc., a human capital technology company
- Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2020 - 2024)
- The Albright Stonebridge Group, a consulting firm
- Co-Chair (2014 - 2020)
- Vice-Chair (2013 - 2014)
- Citigroup, Inc., a financial services firm
- Vice Chairman, Institutional Client Group (2011 - 2013)
- Global Political Strategies (division of APCO Worldwide, Inc.), a consulting firm
- Chairman and Founding Consultant (2010 - 2011)
- U.S. Government
- Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce (2005-2009)
- Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce (2005-2009)
- Kellogg Company, a manufacturer of packaged food products
- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000 - 2005)
- Other senior positions (1998 - 2000)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (since 2009)
- Exelon Corporation (2021 - 2023)
Education:
- Business Administration Studies, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Daniel S. Glaser, 65
Director since 2026; Independent
Mr. Glaser served as President and CEO of Marsh & McLennan Companies for nearly a decade, leading a global professional services firm specializing in risk and insurance services and consulting through the Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman brands, among others. This experience demonstrates his proven ability to set and execute strategic vision for a large, complex, and international organization—an essential quality for advising MetLife’s management and providing oversight of the Company’s business operations. As a former Chair of the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance, a committee that provides advice and recommendations to the Federal Insurance Office, and as a current Operating Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a private investment firm, he brings his deep expertise in insurance, capital deployment, investment sourcing, and strategic transactions to the boardroom. Having served as a director and in leadership roles at other publicly traded companies, Mr. Glaser also brings an advanced understanding of corporate governance policies and best practices that strengthens the Board’s oversight. His experience managing operations across diverse international markets - navigating distinct economic conditions, regulatory frameworks, and cultures - equips him to guide MetLife’s global strategy and enhances the Board’s deliberations.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Audit
- Compensation
- Finance and Risk
Professional Highlights:
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC, a private investment firm
- Operating Partner (since 2023)
- Executive Chairman, Focus Financial Partners (since 2023)
- Chairman, CRC Group (since 2024)
- Operating Partner (since 2023)
- Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., a global professional services firm
- President and CEO (2013-2022)
- Board Director (2013-2022)
- Group President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) (2011-2012)
- Chairman & CEO, Marsh (2007-2011)
- Various positions (1982-1992)
- President and CEO (2013-2022)
- American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a global insurance organization
- Managing Director, AIG Europe (2002-2007)
- President, Global Energy Division (2000-2001)
- Managing Director, AIG Europe (2002-2007)
- Willis (now Willis Towers Watson plc), a global advisory, broking and solutions company
- President and COO, Willis Risk Solutions (1999-2000)
- Various roles (1992-1999)
- President and COO, Willis Risk Solutions (1999-2000)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (2013-2022)
Education:
- B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University
- Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School
Carla A. Harris, 63
Director since 2022; Independent
With more than 30 years of experience as a senior leader at Morgan Stanley, a global financial services firm and investment bank, Ms. Harris brings deep capital markets and investment expertise that is critical to overseeing management’s efforts to allocate capital in ways that advance MetLife’s strategic objectives. Her client advisory and portfolio management work directly supports the Company’s strategic objective of accelerating growth in its asset management business. Ms. Harris’s strong understanding of the financial reporting process and internal controls strengthens the Board’s ability to evaluate the Company’s financial and operational performance. During her time at Morgan Stanley, Ms. Harris has advised clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare. Her cross-sector, cross-border experience provides the Board with valuable perspective as MetLife executes its global strategy. Ms. Harris’s service on other publicly traded company boards reinforces the Board’s sound corporate governance and effective oversight. As a published author on leadership, Ms. Harris also contributes meaningful expertise to the Board’s oversight of CEO and executive officer succession planning—an area critical to MetLife’s long-term sustainability.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Executive Committee
- Governance and Corporate Responsibility
- Investment (Chair)
Professional Highlights:
- Morgan Stanley, a multinational investment bank and financial services firm
- Senior Client Advisor (since 2021)
- Vice Chairman, Managing Director, Senior Client Advisor, Head of Multicultural Client Strategy (2012 – 2021)
- Other senior positions focused on mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, and asset management (1987 – 2012)
- Senior Client Advisor (since 2021)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- Cummins Inc. (since 2021)
- Walmart, Inc. (since 2017)
Education:
- A.B. and M.B.A., Harvard University
Laura J. Hay, 63
Director since 2024; Independent
In her more than 30 years of experience at KPMG providing audit, tax, and advisory services to the financial services industry, Ms. Hay developed extensive expertise in technical accounting, audit, finance transformations, and client engagements. These skills are essential to understanding the financial reporting process, internal controls, and audit committee requirements, and they directly support the Board’s oversight of the Company’s accounting and financial reporting processes, the integrity of its consolidated financial statements, and its independent auditors. Ms. Hay’s deep expertise in the insurance sector, including risk identification and risk mitigation strategies, supports the Board’s oversight of risk, improves the Company’s resilience, and helps protect its customers’ assets, financial stability, and reputation. Guiding teams of professionals in the U.S. and around the world, Ms. Hay brings a global perspective shaped by navigating diverse international business and regulatory environments, providing valuable insight as MetLife executes its strategy across numerous jurisdictions. Her passion for cultivating the next generation of leaders, establishing employee engagement pipelines, and promoting knowledge transfer through training supports the Company’s commitment to investing in its people. This experience also strengthens the Board’s oversight of management succession planning.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Audit (Chair)
- Audit Committee Financial Expert
- Executive
- Finance & Risk
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- Everest Group, Ltd. (since 2025)
- Hippo Holdings Inc. (since 2025)
Professional Highlights:
- KPMG, audit, tax and advisory services firm
- Partner (2000 - 2023)
- Board Director, KPMG Americas (2013 – 2016)
- Board Director, KPMG U.S. (2011 – 2016)
- Global Head of Insurance (2017 - 2023)
- US/Americas Head of Insurance (2011 - 2017)
- US/Americas Actuarial Practice Leader (2009 - 2011)
- National Industry Director, Life Insurance Segment (2007 – 2011)
- Other employment and leadership roles (1993 – 2000)
Education:
- B.S., University of California, Berkeley
- Asset / Liability Management Program, Wharton Executive Education
R. Glenn Hubbard, Ph.D., 67
Director since 2007; Independent
Chairman of the Board since 2019
Dr. Hubbard served as an economic and tax policy advisor at the highest levels of government, including service as Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the U.S. Department of Treasury. Combined with his role as professor of economics and finance at Columbia University and leadership of financial regulatory bodies, he has developed an unparalleled understanding of economic policies, financial and capital markets, and complex regulatory environments. Dr. Hubbard has demonstrated the ability to cultivate strong relationships with regulators and policymakers. This expertise is essential to overseeing MetLife’s heavily regulated businesses. It also contributes to the Board’s understanding of how evolving economic conditions and emerging regulatory developments may impact the Company’s global investments and operations. As Co-Chair of the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, he brings his in-depth knowledge of critical financial regulatory policy issues, which supports the Board’s oversight of management’s efforts to effectively deploy capital to meet MetLife’s strategic goals. Dr. Hubbard’s expertise, gained from other publicly traded company boards, also extends to sustainability matters, contributing to the Board’s oversight of policies and programs that relate to MetLife’s purpose and drive long-term value for shareholders.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Executive
- Governance and Corporate Responsibility
- Investment
Professional Highlights:
- Columbia University, a private research university
- Graduate School of Business
- Russell L. Carson Professor of Economics and Finance, Graduate School of Business (since 1994); Dean Emeritus (since 2019); Dean (2004 - 2019)
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Professor of Economics (since 1997)
- Professor of Economics (since 1997)
- Economic Policy Institutions
- Co-Chair, Committee on Capital Markets Regulation (since 2006)
- Chairman of Economic Policy Committee, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (2001 – 2003)
- Co-Chair, Committee on Capital Markets Regulation (since 2006)
- U.S. Government
- Member, Panel of Economic Advisors, Congressional Budget Office (2004-2006; since 2025)
- Panel of Economic Advisors, Federal Reserve Bank of New York (1993-2021; 2007-2017)
- Chairman, President’s Council of Economic Advisers (2001-2003)
- Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, U.S. Department of the Treasury (1991-1993)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships or Registered Investment Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- TotalEnergies SE (since 2021)
- BlackRock Fixed Income Funds (a fund complex - 65 RICs consisting of 98 portfolios) (since 2019)
Education:
- B.A. and B.S., University of Central Florida
- Ph.D. and A.M., Harvard University
Jeh C. Johnson, 68
Director since 2023; Independent
Secretary Johnson is a distinguished lawyer and former partner at Paul, Weiss, with an exceptional track record of leading large and complex institutions. His career reflects a demonstrated ability to implement management practices at the highest levels of private practice and government. As U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, he oversaw the third largest cabinet department of the U.S. government. As General Counsel of both the Department of Defense and Air Force, he developed extensive experience navigating complex regulatory environments, managing risk, and building strong relationships with policymakers. These skills enhance the Board’s ability to oversee MetLife’s highly regulated operations. Secretary Johnson has testified before Congress on cybersecurity numerous times since leaving government service. His deep expertise in this area reflects direct experience with the oversight and assessment of technology’s impact on organizations, including with respect to privacy, cybersecurity, and data management, and provides valuable insight to the Board as it oversees the Company’s information security program. In addition, his tenure on other publicly traded company boards has deepened his command of governance frameworks, enabling him to contribute to the Board’s oversight effectiveness.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Audit
- Executive
- Governance and Corporate Responsibility (Chair)
Professional Highlights:
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP, a multinational law firm
- Partner and Co-Head of the Cybersecurity & Data Protection Practice Group (2017-2025)
- Partner (prior to and between periods of government service 1994-2025)
- Partner and Co-Head of the Cybersecurity & Data Protection Practice Group (2017-2025)
- U.S. Government
- Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (2013-2017)
- General Counsel, U. S. Department of Defense (2009 - 2012)
- General Counsel, U.S. Department of the Air Force (1998 - 2001)
- Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (1989 - 1991)
- Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (2013-2017)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- Lockheed Martin Corporation (2018 - 2024)
- U.S. Steel Corporation (2020 - 2025)
Education:
- B.A., Morehouse College
- J.D., Columbia Law School
William E. Kennard, 69
Director since 2013; Independent
Ambassador Kennard brings extensive experience in diplomacy, telecommunications regulation, public policy, law, private equity, and asset management to the boardroom. As U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, he promoted transatlantic trade and investment, reduced regulatory barriers to commerce, and gained significant exposure to international business, economic, political, and regulatory environments that is essential to executing MetLife’s global strategy. As FCC Chairman, Ambassador Kennard shaped policies that advanced the adoption of new technologies, drove large-scale infrastructure investments, and promoted consumer access. This leadership uniquely positions him to advise MetLife’s executive officers as they manage the Company’s complex, regulated businesses in a rapidly evolving, technological environment. With over twenty years of experience in the private equity and asset management space, Ambassador Kennard also demonstrates in-depth knowledge of investment decision-making, asset management strategies, and capital deployment that is important for overseeing management’s effort to allocate capital as the Company pursues its strategic goals. In addition, his publicly traded company board experience broadens his perspective on corporate governance matters and equips him to support the Board across its strategy, risk, and sustainability oversight functions.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Compensation
- Executive
- Finance and Risk (Chair)
- Investment
Professional Highlights:
- Velocitas Partners LLC, a global asset management firm
- Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman (since 2013)
- Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman (since 2013)
- Astra Capital Management, a private equity firm
- Co-Founder (since 2016)
- Co-Founder (since 2016)
- Staple Street Capital, a private equity firm
- Member of Operating Executive Board (since 2013)
- Member of Operating Executive Board (since 2013)
- The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm
- Managing Director (2001 - 2009)
- Managing Director (2001 - 2009)
- U.S. Government
- Ambassador, U.S. Mission to the European Union (2009-2013)
- Chairman, U. S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (1997 - 2001)
- General Counsel (1993 - 1997)
- Ambassador, U.S. Mission to the European Union (2009-2013)
- Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson and Hand (now DLA Piper), a government affairs law firm
- Partner (1984 - 1993)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- Ford Motor Company (since 2015)
- AT&T Inc. (since 2014)
- Duke Energy Corporation (2014 - 2021)
Education:
- B.A., Stanford University
- J.D., Yale Law School
Michel A. Khalaf, 62
Director since 2019; Not Independent
Mr. Khalaf’s successful career in the life insurance industry, culminating in his role as President and CEO of MetLife, demonstrates a proven capacity to define and advance MetLife’s strategic direction, pursue disciplined and responsible growth, and spearhead organizational transformation across a global enterprise. His deep understanding of MetLife’s business segments, capital structure, and the financial and regulatory environment in which it operates is essential to the oversight, development, and execution of MetLife’s New Frontier strategy. Mr. Khalaf’s prior leadership roles spanning EMEA, Asia, and the U.S. reflect his significant experience and deep familiarity with operating across varied markets and economic environments, regulatory regimes, and cultural landscapes, enabling him to bring a global perspective to MetLife’s businesses. His leadership in modernizing MetLife’s operations through enterprise-wide technology initiatives reflects a strategic vision for harnessing innovation at scale—a quality essential to guiding the Company through its digital transformation. As MetLife advances its New Frontier strategy, Mr. Khalaf’s unique insights continue to guide the Company’s businesses.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Executive (Chair)
Professional Highlights:
- MetLife, Inc.
- President and Chief Executive Officer (since 2019)
- President, U.S. Business and EMEA (2017 - 2019)
- President, EMEA (2011 - 2017)
- MetLife Executive Officer (since 2011)
- Executive Vice President, Middle East, Africa and South Asia Region (2010 - 2011)
- President and Chief Executive Officer (since 2019)
- American Life Insurance Company (Alico) (acquired by MetLife from AIG in 2010), an insurance company
- Regional President, MEASA Region, Alico (2008 – 2010)
- Deputy President & Chief Operating Officer, AIGPhilamlife, Philippines (2006 – 2008)
- Regional Senior Vice President, AIG-Amplico Life, Poland (2001 – 2006)
- General Manager, Alico Egypt (1996 – 2001)
- Chief Operating Officer, Alico Unionvita, Italy (1994 – 1996)
- Deputy General Manager, Alico Bahamas (1992 – 1994)
- Regional Investment Manager, Alico Paris (1990 – 1992)
- Mr. Khalaf began his career as an investment officer at Alico headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- None
Education:
- B.S., Engineering, Syracuse University
- M.B.A., Finance, Syracuse University
Diana L. McKenzie, 61
Director since 2018; Independent
A technology consultant with nearly three decades of experience culminating in her roles as CIO of Workday and Amgen, where she oversaw each company’s global information technology organization, Ms. McKenzie is a proven leader and innovator. She serves in advisory roles at various healthcare- and technology-focused companies and brings extensive expertise in the oversight, development, and adoption of scalable innovative technologies, cybersecurity, and data management to the Board. These competencies support the Board’s oversight as MetLife integrates scalable platforms, continues to strengthen its cybersecurity program, and deploys data-driven tools to improve operational performance and enhance customer experience. Ms. McKenzie’s leadership at Workday and Amgen provided significant international business exposure, supporting the Board’s oversight of MetLife’s global strategy. Her experience navigating regulatory frameworks governing product development, approval, and commercialization strengthens the Board’s understanding of complex regulatory and compliance requirements. At Workday, Ms. McKenzie became a thought leader in human capital management, developing a future of work program and leveraging internal talent to drive client-focused product solutions—experiences that helped manage, identify, and fully engage the talent. This human capital management experience provides the Board with valuable insight as it oversees strategies that align with MetLife’s business goals.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Audit
- Compensation
- Finance and Risk
Professional Highlights:
- Advisory or Consulting Roles
- Brighton Park Capital Management, L.P. and Metis Strategy, LLC (since 2019); DLM Horizons, LLC and BrightInsight, Inc. (since 2020); Sparrow Healthcare Inc. and Red Cell Partners (since 2024)
- Brighton Park Capital Management, L.P. and Metis Strategy, LLC (since 2019); DLM Horizons, LLC and BrightInsight, Inc. (since 2020); Sparrow Healthcare Inc. and Red Cell Partners (since 2024)
- Workday, Inc., a cloud-based financial and human capital management software company
- Chief Information Officer (2016 - 2019)
- Chief Information Officer (2016 - 2019)
- Amgen, Inc., a multinational biotechnology company
- SVP and CIO (2010-2016)
- Leadership roles (2004-2010): Enterprise Technology Services and Enterprise Architecture; and Information Systems, Product Development and Commercialization
- SVP and CIO (2010-2016)
- Eli Lilly and Company, a multinational pharmaceutical company
- Group Director, Lilly Research Laboratories, Product Development and Commercialization (2000-2004)
- Various Information Systems leadership roles supporting Research & Development, Corporate Engineering, Human Resources, and IT Architecture, Strategy, and Planning (1987-1999)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- Agilon Health, Inc. (since 2023)
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (since 2020)
- Change Healthcare Inc. (2019 - 2022)
Education:
- B.S., Purdue University
- Information Technology Management Program, University of California, Los Angeles
Denise M. Morrison, 72
Director since 2014; Independent
Ms. Morrison has a distinguished track record of leading successful businesses through their strategic evolution, a critical skill that she uses to help guide the Company as it executes on the New Frontier strategy. As a leader of some of the most iconic brands, Ms. Morrison guides the Company’s management in its stewardship of the iconic MetLife brand. Her strong insight in sales and marketing, consumer trends and behaviors, and knowledge of international markets make her a valuable resource for the Board and the Company’s management. Her experience in leadership and management at global food and beverage companies provides her with deep insight on sustainability, growing businesses responsibly, supporting civic engagement, and advancing global nutrition and well-being, which she uses to enhance the Board’s oversight over the Company’s sustainability strategy. Her experience as CEO and Director of Campbell Soup and as a director of Visa and Quest Diagnostics provides her with a unique understanding of the strong corporate governance framework required to manage and oversee a large public company, which is valuable to the Board in its effective oversight of the Company’s corporate governance practices.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Compensation
- Executive
- Governance and Corporate Responsibility (Chair)
- Investment
Professional Highlights:
- Denise Morrison & Associates LLC, a consulting firm
- Founder (since 2018)
- Founder (since 2018)
- PSP Capital, a private equity firm
- Senior Advisor (2019 - 2020)
- Campbell Soup Company, a food and beverage company
- President and Chief Executive Officer (2011 – 2018)
- Member of the Board of Directors (2010 – 2018)
- Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2010 – 2011)
- President, North America Soup, Sauces and Beverages (2007 – 2010)
- President, Campbell USA (2005 – 2007)
- President, Global Sales and Chief Customer Officer (2003 – 2005)
- Kraft Foods, Inc., a food and beverage company
- Executive Vice President and General Manager, Kraft Snacks (2001 –2003)
- Executive Vice President and General Manager, Kraft Confections (2001)
- Senior Vice President and General Manager, Nabisco Down the Street (2000)
- Senior Vice President, Nabisco Sales and Integrated Logistics (1998 – 2000)
- Nestlé USA, Inc., a food and beverage company
- Various senior marketing and sales positions (1984 – 1995)
- PepsiCo, Inc., a food and beverage company
- Various trade and business development positions (1982 – 1984)
- The Procter & Gamble Company, a consumer products company
- Various sales management positions (1975 – 1982)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- Quest Diagnostics Inc. (since 2019)
- Visa Inc. (since 2018)
Education:
- B.S., Boston College
Christian S. Mumenthaler, Ph.D., 56
Director since 2025; Independent
Dr. Mumenthaler spent more than 25 years with Swiss Re AG, including serving as Group CEO. He held numerous executive leadership positions and demonstrated his ability to chart and implement enterprise-wide strategies for a major, multinational insurance and reinsurance group and advance large-scale operational and strategic change. Dr. Mumenthaler’s has a deep understanding of the insurance and reinsurance industries, including the financial and regulatory environments in which they operate. This expertise provides the Board with a valuable perspective on MetLife’s complex business and capital structure and supports the execution of the Company’s New Frontier strategy. Dr. Mumenthaler led Swiss Re AG’s operations across diverse international markets, managing through differing political, economic, regulatory, and cultural climates worldwide. This experience positions him well to oversee management’s plans to expand in high-growth international markets by leveraging the Company’s competitive strengths. His focus on innovative solutions to manage risk and build organizational resilience—demonstrated while leading Swiss Re AG through periods of elevated natural catastrophes and challenging economic conditions—makes him well-suited for the MetLife Board. He strengthens the Board’s oversight of risk management as senior management identifies, assesses, and mitigates the Company’s current and future risks to protect its customers, assets, financial stability, and reputation.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Finance and Risk
- Investment
Professional Highlights:
- Swiss Re AG, a provider of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer
- Group Chief Executive Officer (2016 – 2024)
- Chief Executive Officer, Reinsurance (2011 – 2016)
- Chief Marketing Officer, Reinsurance (2011 – 2011)
- Head of Life & Health in the (Re)Insurance Product (2007 – 2010)
- Chief Risk Officer (2005 – 2007)
- Attended most Swiss Re Group Board meetings between (2005 – 2024)
- Head of Group Retro and Syndication (2002 – 2005)
- Manager in Group Strategic Planning (1999 – 2002)
- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm
- Associate (1997 – 1998)
- Associate (1997 – 1998)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- None
Education:
- M.S. and Ph.D., ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)
Michelle Seitz, 60
Director since 2026; Independent
Ms. Seitz’s career spanning nearly 40 years, culminating in her roles as Founder and CEO of MeydenVest Partners and former Chair and CEO of Russell Investments Group, demonstrates her leadership expertise and ability to shape and carry out a strategic agenda, foster responsible growth, and enhance corporate culture. She has led business transformation efforts that are profitable, scalable, client-focused, and sustainable—qualities essential for the Board as it advises management through its execution of the Company’s New Frontier strategy and oversees MetLife’s complex business operations. At Russell Investments Group, a firm with a global client base and operations spanning multiple regions, Ms. Seitz brings firsthand experience navigating international markets and deep knowledge of investing, capital markets, risk management, and regulatory considerations impacting global investment companies. This expertise supports MetLife’s global strategy and the Board’s oversight of management’s efforts to grow its asset management business. As a former chair and director of Russell Investments Group and director of other publicly traded companies, Ms. Seitz contributes a well-developed corporate governance perspective that bolsters the Board’s oversight responsibilities.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Compensation
- Governance and Corporate Responsibility
- Investment
Professional Highlights:
- MeydenVest Partners, an investment and strategic advisory firm
- Founder/CEO (since 2022)
- Founder/CEO (since 2022)
- Russell Investments Group LLC, a global investment solutions provider
- Chairman (2018-2022)
- CEO (2017-2022)
- Chairman (2018-2022)
- William Blair & Company, LLC, an asset management and investment banking company
- CEO, WB Investment Management (2001-2017)
- CEO, WB Investment Management (2001-2017)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- MSCI Inc. (since 2024)
- Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (since 2020)
Education:
- B.S., Indiana University
Mark A. Weinberger, 64
Director since 2019; Independent
As former Global Chairman and CEO of EY, one of the world’s largest professional services organizations, Mr. Weinberger has demonstrated the capacity to lead a large, complex organization through significant transformation across multiple business lines, geographies, and regulatory environments. His experience setting and executing EY’s strategic vision enables him to contribute meaningfully to the Board’s oversight of the Company’s operations. Combined with his career spanning advisory and professional services, government, and law, this experience enriches the Board’s oversight deliberations. During his tenure at EY, Mr. Weinberger oversaw operations in numerous countries and navigated varied international business, economic, political, and regulatory environments, equipping him to support the Board as MetLife executes its global strategy. Mr. Weinberger also expanded EY’s digital and operational capabilities in cybersecurity, AI, and data management. This direct experience with the development and adoption of innovative technologies further supports the Board as MetLife advances its technology strategy. His leadership on EY’s highest governing body and service on other publicly traded company boards provide him with a broad perspective on board-level oversight of technology and data management considerations across industries.
MetLife Board Committees:
- Audit
- Audit Committee Financial Expert
- Compensation (Chair)
- Executive
- Governance and Corporate Responsibility
Professional Highlights:
- Advisory or Consulting Roles
- Teneo and Stone Canyon Industries, Inc. (since 2020); Tanium Inc. (since 2021); A FIN MANAGEMENT LLC (d.b.a. Affinity Partners) (since 2024)
- Teneo and Stone Canyon Industries, Inc. (since 2020); Tanium Inc. (since 2021); A FIN MANAGEMENT LLC (d.b.a. Affinity Partners) (since 2024)
- EY, a leading global professional services organization providing assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax services
- Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2013 - 2019)
- Global Chairman and CEO-elect (2012 - 2013)
- Global Vice Chairman, Tax (2008 - 2012)
- Partner, EYEA, LLP, a member firm of EY (2008 - 2019)
- Other senior roles (1987 - 2001, 2002 - 2008)
- Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2013 - 2019)
- U.S. Government
- Member, President’s Strategic and Policy Forum (2017)
- Member, President’s Infrastructure Task Force (2015-2016)
- Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury (Tax Policy) (2001 – 2002)
- Member, U.S. Social Security Administration Advisory Board (2000-2001)
- Chief of Staff, President’s Bipartisan Commission on Entitlement and Tax Reform (1994)
- Chief Tax and Budget Counsel, U.S. Senate (1991-1994)
- Member, President’s Strategic and Policy Forum (2017)
- Washington Counsel, P.C., a law and legislative advisory firm
- Co-Founder and Principal (1996 – 2000)
- Co-Founder and Principal (1996 – 2000)
- Oldaker, Ryan & Leonard, a law firm
- Partner (1995 – 1996)
Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. (since 2024)
- Johnson & Johnson, Inc. (since 2019)
- Accelerate Acquisition Corp. (2021 - 2022)
Other Non-U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships Within the Past Five Years:
- Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) (since 2020)
Education:
- B.A., Emory University
- M.B.A. and J.D., Case Western Reserve University
- LL.M. in Taxation, Georgetown University Law Center
Information as of April 29, 2026
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