MetLife Board of Directors Waives Age-65 Retirement Policy for Chairman, President and CEO Steven A.
Kandarian
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected to waive the company’s age-65 retirement
policy for Chairman, President and CEO Steven A. Kandarian. The Board retains the option to do so when it concludes such a move
would be in the company’s best interest. Kandarian, 64, has been MetLife’s president and CEO since May 2011. He added the title of
Chairman in January 2012.
“From his first day as CEO, Steve has had an unwavering focus on maximizing long-term shareholder value,” said Cheryl W. Grisé,
MetLife’s independent Lead Director. “In the face of unprecedented regulatory and macroeconomic challenges, he has taken bold
action to position the company for profitable growth and strong cash generation. With the company in the midst of dramatic change,
we believe Steve’s continued leadership will serve MetLife’s shareholders, customers and employees exceptionally well.”
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance companies
in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management.
Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in
the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.
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