MetLife Global Executive Leadership Team

Denise M. Morrison

Director since 2014; Independent

Ms. Morrison has a distinguished track record of leading successful businesses through their strategic evolution, a critical skill that she uses to help guide the Company as it executes on the New Frontier strategy. As a leader of some of the most iconic brands, Ms. Morrison guides the Company’s management in its stewardship of the iconic MetLife brand. Her strong insight in sales and marketing, consumer trends and behaviors, and knowledge of international markets make her a valuable resource for the Board and the Company’s management. Her experience in leadership and management at global food and beverage companies provides her with deep insight on sustainability, growing businesses responsibly, supporting civic engagement, and advancing global nutrition and well-being, which she uses to enhance the Board’s oversight over the Company’s sustainability strategy. Her experience as CEO and Director of Campbell Soup and as a director of Visa and Quest Diagnostics provides her with a unique understanding of the strong corporate governance framework required to manage and oversee a large public company, which is valuable to the Board in its effective oversight of the Company’s corporate governance practices. 

MetLife Board Committees:

  • Compensation
  • Executive
  • Governance and Corporate Responsibility (Chair)
  • Investment

Professional Highlights:

  • Denise Morrison & Associates LLC, a consulting firm
    • Founder (2018 - Present)
  • PSP Capital, a private equity firm
    • Senior Advisor (2019 - 2020)
  • Campbell Soup Company, a food and beverage company 
    • President and Chief Executive Officer (2011 – 2018)
    • Member of the Board of Directors (2010 – 2018)
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2010 – 2011)
    • President, North America Soup, Sauces and Beverages (2007 – 2010)
    • President, Campbell USA (2005 – 2007)
    • President, Global Sales and Chief Customer Officer (2003 – 2005)
  • Kraft Foods, Inc., a food and beverage company
    • Executive Vice President and General Manager, Kraft Snacks (2001 –2003)
    • Executive Vice President and General Manager, Kraft Confections (2001)
    • Senior Vice President and General Manager, Nabisco Down the Street (2000)
    • Senior Vice President, Nabisco Sales and Integrated Logistics (1998 – 2000)
  • Nestlé USA, Inc., a food and beverage company
    • Various senior marketing and sales positions (1984 – 1995)
  • PepsiCo, Inc., a food and beverage company
    • Various trade and business development positions (1982 – 1984)
  • The Procter & Gamble Company, a consumer products company
    • Various sales management positions (1975 – 1982)

Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships:

  • Quest Diagnostics Inc. (2019 - Present)
  • Visa Inc. (2018 - Present)

Education:

  • B.S., Boston College