John Hancock, a unit of Manulife, announced that Marianne Harrison is retiring after twenty years, with Brooks Tingle succeeding as president and CEO of John Hancock, effective April 1.
Tingle will join Manulife’s executive leadership team and report to Roy Gori, president and CEO of Manulife.
“It has been an honor working with my colleagues across Manulife over the last twenty years, and to have led John Hancock these past five years,” said Harrison in a press statement. “I can’t think of a better person than Brooks to lead John Hancock. He has a bold vision for our industry and an unsurpassed commitment to customers. I’m confident he will make John Hancock an even stronger organization poised for future success.”
Harrison has led numerous leadership positions throughout her tenure, including as president and CEO of John Hancock since 2017. Before that, she served as president and CEO of Manulife’s Canada division, president and general manager of John Hancock’s Long-Term Care business, and Manulife’s corporate controller.
Tingle currently serves as president and CEO of John Hancock Insurance and as the global leader of behavioral insurance for Manulife. Prior to his current role, Tingle held various leadership roles across marketing, strategy, and operations for John Hancock Insurance, and oversaw new business, underwriting, claims, information technology, policy administration, customer service, and reinsurance administration.
“It’s a privilege to be John Hancock’s next President and CEO and join Manulife’s leadership team. I am grateful to have learned so much from Marianne and look forward to working with her on a seamless transition,” he said.
Tingle serves on the boards of John Hancock’s insurance companies, including John Hancock Life Insurance Company and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York. He is a member of the Board of The Partnership, Inc., LL Global, and the Tufts Nutrition Council for the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. He received a master’s in business administration degree from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of New Hampshire.
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