Summary
MetLife Inc. (MET) announced a change in its Chief Accounting Officer role and an expansion of its Board of Directors in a recent 8-K filing. Effective March 15, 2025, Toby Srihiran Brown will assume the interim Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) position, succeeding Tamara L. Schock who previously indicated her intent to resign. Mr. Brown brings extensive experience within MetLife, having held various senior finance and operational roles, including his current position as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Reinsurance. This transition is part of an ongoing search for a permanent CAO. Furthermore, the Board of Directors has been expanded to fourteen members with the appointment of Christian Mumenthaler, effective May 1, 2025. Mr. Mumenthaler, who has been deemed an independent director, will serve on the Finance and Risk Committee and the Investment Committee. He will be compensated under the standard non-management director compensation plan, which includes a combination of stock and cash.
Key Highlights
- 1Toby Srihiran Brown appointed interim Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) effective March 15, 2025.
- 2Tamara L. Schock to resign as Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
- 3Mr. Brown has a long tenure at MetLife with significant financial and operational leadership experience.
- 4The Board of Directors has increased its size from thirteen to fourteen members.
- 5Christian Mumenthaler elected as a new director, effective May 1, 2025.
- 6Mr. Mumenthaler appointed to the Finance and Risk Committee and the Investment Committee.
- 7New director Christian Mumenthaler determined to be independent.