Christian Mumenthaler Named to MetLife’s Board of Directors

February 26, 2025 at 08:30 AM EST

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Christian Mumenthaler has been elected to its board of directors, effective May 1, 2025.

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Christian Mumenthaler named to MetLife's board of directors (Photo: Business Wire)

Mumenthaler led Swiss Re as Group Chief Executive Officer for eight years until June 2024 and was a member of the Group Executive Committee for more than a decade.

During his more than 25-year career at the Zurich-based global reinsurer, Mumenthaler held numerous senior leadership roles including Group Chief Risk Officer and Head of Life & Health. He also established and headed Swiss Re’s Group Retro and Syndication unit and served as Chief Marketing Officer, Reinsurance, before becoming Chief Executive Officer, Reinsurance, in 2011.

"We are pleased to welcome Christian to MetLife's Board of Directors," said R. Glenn Hubbard, chairman of MetLife, Inc. “His strategic vision and deep expertise in the insurance and reinsurance industries will serve MetLife well in delivering value for all stakeholders.”

MetLife President and CEO Michel Khalaf added: "Christian’s extensive industry knowledge and innovative thinking make him a great addition to the board as we drive our New Frontier strategy forward.”

Mumenthaler holds a doctorate in physics from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. He is well known in the insurance industry and beyond, having served as co-chair of the World Economic Forum Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders; was a board member of the Geneva Association and economiesuisse; and a member of the Pan-European Insurance Forum, the Global Reinsurance Forum, and the steering committee of the Insurance Development Forum.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.