Our leadership

Building a community where everyone thrives.

We are committed to keeping our promise to protect your loved ones. Our ability to fulfill that commitment rests on countless contributions from our board of directors, senior management team and more than 800 dedicated employees.

With more than 250 years of industry experience, our leaders have the expertise to guide you along your path toward financial freedom. We understand firsthand the importance of protecting loved ones financially, and we’re dedicated to finding the right solutions to fit your needs and your budget. 

Our executive team believes in ensuring everyone succeeds: you, our employees and our partners.

Board of Directors

Daisaku Shintaku, Chair
Chandresh Iyer
Deborah Lambert
Phillip Surprenant
Michiaki Shirai, NED
Yoshi Watanabe, NED


Executive Officers

Banner Life and William Penn, insurance division

Mark Holweger

President and CEO

Andrew (Drew) Love

SVP and Chief Financial Officer

Raju Seetharaman

SVP and Chief Technology Officer

Michelle Buswell

SVP and Chief Operating Officer

Fred Tavan

SVP and Chief Pricing Officer

Amy Butler

VP, Chief Risk Officer

Bryan Newcombe

VP, Secretary and General Counsel

Barbara Esau

VP, Human Resources

Andrew Doerman

VP, Digital Distribution & Strategic Growth