Carlos M. Gutierrez

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. Department of Commerce
  • Secretary (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:

• Occidental Petroleum Corporation (2009 - Present)
• Prior U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships (past five years): Exelon Corporation (2021 - 2023); 

Education:

• Business Administration Studies, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey