MetLife, one of the world’s leading financial services companies, announced that Christian Mumenthaler has been elected to its board of directors, effective May 1, 2025.

According to the company’s press release, Mumenthaler led Swiss Re as Group Chief Executive Officer for eight years until June 2024 and was a member of the Group Executive Committee for more than a decade.

During his more than 25-year career at the Zurich-based global reinsurer, Mumenthaler held numerous senior leadership roles including Group Chief Risk Officer and Head of Life & Health. He also established and headed Swiss Re’s Group Retro and Syndication unit and served as Chief Marketing Officer, Reinsurance, before becoming Chief Executive Officer, Reinsurance, in 2011.

"Christian’s extensive industry knowledge and innovative thinking make him a great addition to the board as we drive our New Frontier strategy forward”, commented MetLife President and CEO Michel Khalaf. “His strategic vision and deep expertise in the insurance and reinsurance industries will serve MetLife well in delivering value for all stakeholders”, added R. Glenn Hubbard, chairman of MetLife.