# Andrew Sullivan

> Andrew F. Sullivan is chairman and chief executive officer of Prudential Financial. A United States Naval Academy mechanical engineering graduate and former nuclear submarine officer, he joined Prudential in 2011, led U.S. and international businesses, became CEO in March 2025 and chairman in March 2026. His current agenda concentrates the company on retirement, asset management and select protection businesses.

- **Role:** Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Prudential Financial
- **Organizations:** Prudential Financial, PGIM, United States Navy, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), American Council of Life Insurers (former chair), Cigna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Diamond Technology Partners, DaimlerChrysler
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; graduated with merit, United States Naval Academy, Executive MBA, University of Delaware
- **Known for:** Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for leadership and performance aboard the USS Nebraska., Graduated with merit from the United States Naval Academy., Progressed from operational responsibilities at Prudential to leadership of its U.S. businesses, international businesses and global investment management.

## Career timeline

- **1992** — Graduated from the United States Naval Academy; subsequently served as a nuclear submarine officer.
- **Before 2011** — Held management and senior leadership roles at DaimlerChrysler, Diamond Technology Partners, Cigna and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
- **2011** — Joined Prudential; responsibilities included Group Insurance underwriting, claims and service.
- **Before December 2019** — Served as president of Group Insurance and head of Workplace Solutions.
- **2019-12** — Became head of Prudential’s U.S. Businesses; served through December 2022.
- **2023-01** — Became head of International Businesses and Global Investment Management.
- **2024-12** — Selected as Prudential’s next chief executive officer.
- **2025-03-31** — Succeeded Charles Lowrey as chief executive officer.
- **2026-03-10** — Added chairman of the board to his chief executive responsibilities.

## Achievements

- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for leadership and performance aboard the USS Nebraska.
- Graduated with merit from the United States Naval Academy.
- Progressed from operational responsibilities at Prudential to leadership of its U.S. businesses, international businesses and global investment management.
- Appointed chief executive officer in March 2025 and chairman in March 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 20: Prudential agreed to sell its Brazil and Mexico businesses to CNP Assurances Group for $4.025 billion in cash, subject to adjustments; closing expected in the second half of 2027, subject to conditions.
- **2026-10** — October 9: Prudential disclosed FSA orders restricting new business solicitation at Prudential of Japan through January 31, 2027 and partially suspending Gibraltar Life’s Life Consultant channel through the same date; business improvement plans are required.
- **2026-09** — September 18: Prudential announced agreements to sell its Alexforbes stake for approximately $185 million in aggregate, subject to conditions, with closing expected in the first half of 2027.
- **2026-08** — August 4: Prudential reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $985 million and assets under management of $1.642 trillion as of June 30.
- **2026-05** — Appeared on the Sing Second alumni podcast, published May 1, discussing his origins, leadership and Prudential.
- **2026-03** — Appointed chairman effective March 10, in addition to serving as CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://news.prudential.com/us-en/company-info/leadership/andrew-sullivan
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-f-sullivan/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21