Governance

Governance

To drive the human capital strategy, including DEI efforts, MetLife’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) reports directly to the CEO and consults regularly with and updates MetLife’s Board of Directors and its committees on our human capital priorities. MetLife’s DEI efforts are led by the Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, who reports directly to the CEO and the CHRO. The reporting structure underscores the importance of inclusion and Employee Care to our culture and human capital strategy.

Global DEI Governance

Strong governance underpins how we make progress toward our 2030 DEI Commitments. This oversight helps maintain accountability and transparency in DEI performance. To promote enterprise-wide collaboration on our commitments and initiatives, we’ve formalized the practices deemed necessary to drive business results and achieve an equitable, inclusive work environment. We have established guidelines, including:

• MetLife Pay Equity Statement; and
• MetLife Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti‑Harassment Policy

Global DEI Leadership Council

Chaired by MetLife’s President and CEO, Michel Khalaf, our Global DEI Leadership Council is a 20-member senior leadership body. The Council, which selects members based on their purpose-driven leadership and commitment to achieving results, drives DEI strategy and execution across businesses, functions and regions, and provides strategic guidance and insight to improve performance.

In addition to responsibilities within MetLife, members also participate in public events and thought leadership forums. In 2023, these included MetLife’s Triangle Tech X (TTX) Conference; the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index; the Valor Games, a Paralympic sport competition for disabled, wounded, ill or injured veterans and service members; the Black Professionals Network annual symposium; and the annual New York University Tandon Veterans Future Lab Summit.