Michel A. Khalaf

Michel A. Khalaf is the president and chief executive officer of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET). MetLife is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management in more than 40 markets globally. Michel became president and CEO on May 1, 2019. Michel joined MetLife in 2010 as chief executive officer of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region when the company acquired Alico from AIG. In 2011, he joined MetLife's Executive Leadership Team when he was named president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In 2017, he assumed responsibility for the company’s U.S. businesses — Group Benefits, Retirement & Income Solutions and Property & Casualty — and for Global Employee Benefits, a horizontal business unit dedicated to growing employee benefits globally. When Khalaf became president and CEO, in 2019, he launched MetLife’s Next Horizon strategy, which focused on creating long-term value for MetLife’s shareholders by delivering for its employees, customers and communities. In 2024, Khalaf launched a bold evolution of MetLife’s strategy – New Frontier – which targets growth and delivering attractive returns with lower risk, while remaining grounded in the company’s purpose – “Always with you, building a more confident future.” In doing so, Michel has always been a champion of bringing together diverse perspectives to drive a culture of belonging, engagement and high performance. As an avid, lifelong Liverpool soccer fan, he often compares the workplace to a team sport. “Everything we do at MetLife is a team sport. I like to think of myself as a teammate as well, and I’m fortunate to work with a great team.” In addition to his MetLife responsibilities, Michel sits on various external boards: the U.S.-China Business Council, the Geneva Association, and the Partnership for New York City. Michel graduated from Syracuse University in 1985 with a B.S. in engineering and later received his M.B.A. in finance in 1989. The university has recognized Michel as one of its notable alumni for his accomplishments in business.