MetLife Global Executive Leadership Team

Michel A. Khalaf, 61

Director since 2019; Not Independent

Mr. Khalaf’s lengthy and successful career in the life insurance industry affords him the opportunity to bring extensive industry expertise, an entrepreneurial spirit, and strong leadership skills to the Board. His work has spanned markets across EMEA, Asia, and the U.S., which helps to facilitate his ability to take a global view of businesses and cultures. During the past five years, Mr. Khalaf was laser focused on helping MetLife achieve its Next Horizon strategy, executing as the CEO and overseeing as a member of the Board, as the Company strove to meet the commitments made to its people, its customers, the communities it serves, and its shareholders. As MetLife advances its New Frontier strategy, which is designed to accelerate growth across MetLife’s global platform while delivering attractive returns and all-weather performance, Mr. Khalaf’s unique insights continue to guide the Company’s strategic choices.

MetLife Board Committees:

  • Executive (Chair)

Professional Highlights:

  • MetLife, Inc.
    • President and Chief Executive Officer (2019 - Present)
    • President, U.S. Business and EMEA (2017 - 2019)
    • President, EMEA (2011 - 2017)
    • MetLife Executive Officer (2011 - Present)
    • Executive Vice President, Middle East, Africa and South Asia Region (2010 - 2011)
  • American Life Insurance Company (Alico) (acquired by MetLife from AIG in 2010), an insurance company
    • Regional President, MEASA Region, Alico (2008 – 2010)
    • Deputy President & Chief Operating Officer, AIGPhilamlife, Philippines (2006 – 2008)
    • Regional Senior Vice President, AIG-Amplico Life, Poland (2001 – 2006)
    • General Manager, Alico Egypt (1996 – 2001)
    • Chief Operating Officer, Alico Unionvita, Italy (1994 – 1996)
    • Deputy General Manager, Alico Bahamas (1992 – 1994)
    • Regional Investment Manager, Alico Paris (1990 – 1992)
    • Mr. Khalaf began his career as an investment officer at Alico headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware

Other U.S. Listed Public Company Directorships:

  • None

Education:

  • B.S., Engineering, Syracuse University
  • M.B.A., Finance, Syracuse University