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Management ChangeJul 7, 2026, 04:17 PM

Genworth CEO Thomas McInerney Takes Leave; Jerome Upton Named Interim CEO

AI Summary

Genworth Financial, Inc. announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas J. McInerney, will take a temporary leave of absence to focus on his health. Effective immediately on July 7, 2026, Jerome T. Upton, the company's current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Upton has a long tenure with Genworth, having joined in 1998, and has served as CFO since March 2023.

Key Highlights

  • Thomas J. McInerney, President & CEO, is taking a temporary leave of absence for health reasons.
  • Jerome T. Upton, current Executive Vice President and CFO, has been appointed Interim President and CEO.
  • The appointment of Mr. Upton is effective July 7, 2026.
  • Mr. Upton has served as Genworth's CFO since March 2023.
  • He has been with Genworth and its predecessors since 1998, holding various leadership roles.