leadership
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.55
Deanna Strable elected Chair of Principal Financial Group, effective Sept 2, 2025
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC
- Deanna Strable (President & CEO) elected Board Chair, succeeding Dan Houston, who concludes board service.
- Houston served as Chair since 2016 and President & CEO until Jan 7, 2025; he leaves after 40 years.
- Strable joined Principal in 1990, held roles including CFO (2017-2024) and President & COO before becoming CEO.
- Scott Mills (Independent Lead Director) expressed board confidence in Strable to drive growth and shareholder value.
- Strable also serves on Elevance Health and Simpson College boards; is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries.