C. Robert Henrikson
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Carl "Rob" Robert Henrikson (born c. 1947) is Chairman of the Board
, President and Chief Executive Officer
of MetLife, Inc
. Henrikson was appointed CEO on March 1, 2006 and Chairman of the Board on April 25, 2006. He is actively involved as a thought leader in the industry, and has testified at a number of congressional hearing
s on retirement
, pension
and employee benefits matters.
Henrikson is a board member of the American Council of Life Insurers, a board member of The Ron Brown Award
for Corporate Leadership and a board member emeritus
of the American Benefits Council. He also serves on the National Board of Advisors at the Morehouse School of Medicine
, the board of directors of The New York Botanical Garden
, and is a trustee
of the American Museum of Natural History
.
Henrikson received a B.A.
from the University of Pennsylvania
in 1969 and a J.D.
from Emory University School of Law
in 1972. In addition, he is a graduate of the Wharton School's Advanced Management Program. He serves as chairman of the board of Wharton's S.S. Huebner Foundation for Insurance Education, and as a member of the Emory Law School Council and the Emory Campaign Steering Committee.
In 2006, he was honored with Emory Law School's Distinguished Alumni Award, and was elected to Emory's Board of Trustees as an Alumni Trustee in 2007.
Chair (official)
The chairman is the highest officer of an organized group such as a board, committee, or deliberative assembly. The person holding the office is typically elected or appointed by the members of the group. The chairman presides over meetings of the assembled group and conducts its business in an...
, President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of MetLife, Inc
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
MetLife, Inc. is the holding corporation for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, or MetLife, for short, and its affiliates. MetLife is among the largest global providers of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs, with 90 million customers in over 60 countries...
. Henrikson was appointed CEO on March 1, 2006 and Chairman of the Board on April 25, 2006. He is actively involved as a thought leader in the industry, and has testified at a number of congressional hearing
Congressional hearing
Congressional hearings are the principal formal method by which committees collect and analyze information in the early stages of legislative policymaking. Whether confirmation hearings — a procedure unique to the Senate — legislative, oversight, investigative, or a combination of these, all...
s on retirement
Retirement
Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely. A person may also semi-retire by reducing work hours.Many people choose to retire when they are eligible for private or public pension benefits, although some are forced to retire when physical conditions don't allow the person to...
, pension
Pension
In general, a pension is an arrangement to provide people with an income when they are no longer earning a regular income from employment. Pensions should not be confused with severance pay; the former is paid in regular installments, while the latter is paid in one lump sum.The terms retirement...
and employee benefits matters.
Henrikson is a board member of the American Council of Life Insurers, a board member of The Ron Brown Award
Ron Brown Award
The Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership is a U.S. presidential honor to recognize companies "for the exemplary quality of their relationships with employees and communities"...
for Corporate Leadership and a board member emeritus
Emeritus
Emeritus is a post-positive adjective that is used to designate a retired professor, bishop, or other professional or as a title. The female equivalent emerita is also sometimes used.-History:...
of the American Benefits Council. He also serves on the National Board of Advisors at the Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine is a medical school in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.-Establishment:Founded originally as a part of Morehouse College in 1975 during the tenure of college president Hugh M. Gloster, with Louis W. Sullivan, M.D. as dean, The School of Medicine at Morehouse College began as a two...
, the board of directors of The New York Botanical Garden
New York Botanical Garden
- See also :* Education in New York City* List of botanical gardens in the United States* List of museums and cultural institutions in New York City- External links :* official website** blog*...
, and is a trustee
Trustee
Trustee is a legal term which, in its broadest sense, can refer to any person who holds property, authority, or a position of trust or responsibility for the benefit of another...
of the American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History , located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, United States, is one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world...
.
Henrikson received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
in 1969 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from Emory University School of Law
Emory University School of Law
Emory University School of Law is a first-tier US law school that is part of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. It is ranked #30 among ABA-approved law schools by the 2012 U.S. News & World Report...
in 1972. In addition, he is a graduate of the Wharton School's Advanced Management Program. He serves as chairman of the board of Wharton's S.S. Huebner Foundation for Insurance Education, and as a member of the Emory Law School Council and the Emory Campaign Steering Committee.
In 2006, he was honored with Emory Law School's Distinguished Alumni Award, and was elected to Emory's Board of Trustees as an Alumni Trustee in 2007.