Genworth Names Chairman With Private Equity Deal Experience

March 30, 2021 by Allison Bell

The board of Genworth Financial Inc. has picked Melina Higgins — who has deep deal making and finance experience — to succeed James Riepe as the company’s chairman.

The board also added Howard Mills, a former New York state insurance superintendent, and two other independent directors, Genworth announced Thursday.

Tom McInerney will remain Genworth’s president and CEO.

The firm has scheduled its 2021 annual meeting for May 20. All Genworth directors, including the new ones, will be up for re-election at that time.

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Originally Posted at ThinkAdvisor on March 26, 2021 by Allison Bell.