Management ChangeMay 12, 2026, 08:42 AM
Corebridge & Equitable Holdings Announce Combined Company Leadership Team
AI Summary
Corebridge Financial and Equitable Holdings jointly announced the proposed leadership team for their future combined company, effective upon the completion of their previously announced all-stock merger. Marc Costantini, Corebridge's current CEO, will lead as CEO, while Mark Pearson, Equitable Holdings' current CEO, will serve as Executive Chair. The announcement details key appointments across finance, operations, legal, investment, and business segments, signaling progress towards the merger's completion by year-end 2026.
Key Highlights
- Marc Costantini, current Corebridge CEO, will serve as CEO of the combined company.
- Mark Pearson, current Equitable Holdings CEO, will serve as Executive Chair of the combined company.
- Robin M. Raju will be CFO, Jeffrey J. Hurd COO & CHRO, and Polly Klane General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer.
- Seth Bernstein will continue as CEO of AllianceBernstein, with Onur Erzan joining the leadership team.
- John Byrne will lead Individual Distribution, David Karr Wealth Management, and Lisa Longino Chief Investment Officer.
- Jonathan Novak will lead Institutional Markets, Bryan Pinsky Individual Retirement & Life Insurance, and Steve Scanlon Group Retirement.
- David Ditillo will serve as Chief Information Technology Officer, and Julia Zhang as Chief Risk Officer.
- The all-stock merger transaction is expected to close by year-end 2026, subject to approvals.