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Genworth controller Woodell resigns; CFO Upton named interim principal accounting officer
GENWORTH FINANCIAL INC
- Darren W. Woodell, VP and Controller (principal accounting officer), resigned to pursue a new opportunity; Genworth accepted the resignation on Nov. 6, 2026.
- CFO Jerome T. Upton appointed interim principal accounting officer effective Nov. 6, 2026, serving until a permanent PAO is named; his compensation is unchanged.
- Upton also becomes President and CEO on Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding retiring Thomas J. McInerney, as announced Oct. 30, 2026.
- Woodell's departure was first disclosed Oct. 13, 2026; the filing names no permanent replacement controller or PAO.