# Frank Svoboda

> Frank M. Svoboda is Globe Life’s co-chairman and co-chief executive officer, serving alongside J. Matthew Darden. Based in Grapevine, Texas, he joined the company in 2003 after 19 years at KPMG, became CFO in 2012 and co-CEO in January 2023. A 1984 Nebraska Wesleyan graduate, former collegiate golfer and university governor, his public career connects technical finance, insurance operations and shared executive leadership.

- **Role:** Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer at Globe Life Inc.
- **Organizations:** Globe Life Inc., KPMG LLP, Nebraska Wesleyan University, American Income Life Insurance Company, Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
- **Education:** Undergraduate studies in accounting and finance; B.S. identified by the university and the 2022 company announcement, Nebraska Wesleyan University
- **Known for:** Sixth place, 1984 NCAA Division III men’s golf championship, with rounds of 74, 76, 74 and 76 for a total of 300., Selected to the GCAA’s first academic All-America golf team in 1984., Became a KPMG insurance tax partner in 1998.

## Career timeline

- **1984** — Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan; finishes sixth at the NCAA Division III golf championship and joins the inaugural GCAA academic All-America golf team; begins KPMG career.
- **1998-2003** — Insurance tax partner at KPMG.
- **2003** — Joins the company now known as Globe Life.
- **2005-2012** — Vice President and Director of Tax, according to the 2026 proxy career table.
- **2012** — Becomes Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June.
- **2017-2018** — President of American Income Life Insurance Company.
- **2018-2022** — President of Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company.
- **2019** — Elected to Nebraska Wesleyan University Board of Governors.
- **2022** — Promoted to Senior Executive Vice President and CFO in April; appointed incoming co-CEO in October.
- **2023** — Becomes co-CEO on January 1 alongside Matt Darden; director since April 2023.
- **2026** — Listed as co-chairman and chief executive officer in current executive leadership materials; remains on Nebraska Wesleyan board roster.

## Achievements

- Sixth place, 1984 NCAA Division III men’s golf championship, with rounds of 74, 76, 74 and 76 for a total of 300.
- Selected to the GCAA’s first academic All-America golf team in 1984.
- Became a KPMG insurance tax partner in 1998.
- Served as Globe Life CFO from 2012 through 2022.
- Appointed Globe Life co-CEO effective January 1, 2023.
- Elected a Nebraska Wesleyan university governor in 2019; later listed as treasurer and finance and audit committee chair.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Globe Life announced Q3 results were scheduled for October 21 after market close and an earnings call for October 22 at 11 a.m. Eastern. This is a scheduled event, not a report of completed Q3 results.
- **2026-07** — Svoboda and Matt Darden featured in a July 27 Inside the ICE House episode covering the company, Texas, technology and its customer market.
- **2026-07** — Globe Life reported Q2 diluted net income per share of $3.65 and non-GAAP net operating income per share of $3.61; life net sales declined 3% year over year.
- **2026-03** — 2026 proxy lists Svoboda as co-chairman and chief executive officer and as a director since April 2023.

## Links

- Website: https://globelifeinsurance.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-svoboda-303b669

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