Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 8/100
1 mention(s) identify MARIA R. MORRIS as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P Global Inc. | 2020-03-30 | From 2008 to 2011, Ms. Morris led Global Technology and Operations. | She has significant experience in technology and operations, managing a large IT portfolio at MetLife. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2017-03-13 | Maria R. Morris, age 54, is Executive Vice President, MetLife, Inc., a member of MetLifes Executive Group and leads MetLifes Global Employee Benefits (GEB) business. |
| 2018-03-19 | Maria R. Morris, age 55, served on MetLifes Executive Group for almost a decade (retired September 2017), holding numerous senior leadership positions throughout her 33-year career. From 2011 through her retirement, Ms. Morris was Executive Vice President, MetLife, Inc. and led the Companys Global Employee Benefits (GEB) business. In her role leading MetLifes GEB business since 2012, Ms. Morris was responsible for expanding MetLifes employee benefits business in more than 40 countries, broadening relationships and fueling growth across the globe via local solutions and partnerships with multinational corporations, as well as through distribution relationships with financial institutions. She also served as the interim Head of MetLifes U.S. Business from January 2016 to June 2017. In her interim role as Head of the U.S. Business, Ms. Morris was responsible for approximately 60% of MetLifes operating earnings, post separation of its retail business. She served as MetLifes Interim Chief Marketing Officer in 2014, where she continued to strengthen MetLifes brand across the globe. From 2008 to 2011, Ms. Morris led Global Technology and Operations, where she managed a $1.6 billion IT portfolio and a $2.5 billion procurement and real estate budget. She also oversaw the integration of MetLifes $16.4 billion acquisition of American Life Insurance Company (Alico). In addition to her executive roles, Ms. Morris has served on the boards of MetLife Property and Casualty Insurance Company, the MetLife Foundation, the American Council of Life Insurers and various New York based nonprofits. As of January 1, 2018, Ms. Morris joined the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo & Company and is a member of the Risk Committee, Risk Technology Sub Committee and the Human Resources Committee. |
| 2019-03-25 | Ms. Morris served on MetLife’s Executive Group for almost a decade (retired September 2017), holding numerous senior leadership positions throughout her 33-year career. From 2011 through her retirement, Ms. Morris was Executive Vice President, MetLife, Inc. and led the Company’s Global Employee Benefits (GEB) business. In her role leading MetLife’s GEB business since 2012, Ms. Morris was responsible for expanding MetLife’s employee benefits business in more than 40 countries, broadening relationships and fueling growth across the globe via local solutions and partnerships with multinational corporations, as well as through distribution relationships with financial institutions. She also served as the interim Head of MetLife’s U.S. Business from January 2016 to June 2017, where she was responsible for approximately 60% of MetLife’s operating earnings, post separation of its retail business. She served as MetLife’s Interim Chief Marketing Officer in 2014, where she continued to strengthen MetLife’s brand across the globe. From 2008 to 2011, Ms. Morris led Global Technology and Operations, where she managed a $1.6 billion IT portfolio and a $2.5 billion procurement and real estate budget. She also oversaw the integration of MetLife’s $16.4 billion acquisition of American Life Insurance Company (Alico). |
| 2020-03-30 | From 2008 to 2011, Ms. Morris led Global Technology and Operations. |
| 2021-03-29 | Maria R. Morris, 58 Independent Director Since: 2016 Board Committees: Audit (Chair), Executive, Finance Other Current Listed Company Directorships: Wells Fargo & Company 2020 Director Compensation Table shows Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $132,000, Stock Awards: $160,000, All Other Compensation: $5,127, Total: $297,127. |
| 2022-03-22 | Ms. Morris served on MetLife’s Executive Group for almost a decade (retired September 2017), holding numerous senior leadership positions throughout her 33-year career. From 2011 through her retirement, she was Executive Vice President, MetLife, Inc. and led the company’s Global Employee Benefits (GEB) business. In her role leading MetLife’s GEB business since 2012, she was responsible for expanding MetLife’s employee benefits business in more than 40 countries, broadening relationships and fueling growth across the globe via local solutions and partnerships with multinational corporations, as well as through distribution relationships with financial institutions. She also served as the interim Head of MetLife’s U.S. Business from January 2016 to June 2017, where she was responsible for approximately 60% of MetLife’s operating earnings, post separation of its retail business. She served as MetLife’s Interim Chief Marketing Officer in 2014, where she continued to strengthen MetLife’s brand across the globe. From 2008 to 2011, she led Global Technology and Operations, where she managed a $1.6 billion IT portfolio and a $2.5 billion procurement and real estate budget. She also oversaw the integration of MetLife’s $16.4 billion acquisition of American Life Insurance Company (Alico). |
| 2023-03-23 | Ms. Morris served on MetLife’s Executive Group for almost a decade (retired September 2017), holding numerous senior leadership positions throughout her 33-year career. From 2011 through her retirement, she was Executive Vice President, MetLife, Inc. and led the company’s Global Employee Benefits (GEB) business. In her role leading MetLife’s GEB business since 2012, she was responsible for expanding MetLife’s employee benefits business in more than 40 countries, broadening relationships and fueling growth across the globe via local solutions and partnerships with multinational corporations, as well as through distribution relationships with financial institutions. She also served as the interim Head of MetLife’s U.S. Business from January 2016 to June 2017, where she was responsible for approximately 60% of MetLife’s operating earnings, post separation of its retail business. She served as MetLife’s Interim Chief Marketing Officer in 2014, where she continued to strengthen MetLife’s brand across the globe. From 2008 to 2011, she led Global Technology and Operations, where she managed a $1.6 billion IT portfolio and a $2.5 billion procurement and real estate budget. She also oversaw the integration of MetLife’s $16.4 billion acquisition of American Life Insurance Company (Alico). |
| 2024-03-19 | Ms. Morris served on MetLife27s Executive Group for almost a decade (retired September 2017), holding numerous senior leadership positions throughout her 33-year career. From 2011 through her retirement, she was Executive Vice President, MetLife, Inc. and led the company27s Global Employee Benefits (GEB) business. In her role leading MetLife27s GEB business since 2012, she was responsible for expanding MetLife27s employee benefits business in more than 40 countries, broadening relationships and fueling growth across the globe via local solutions and partnerships with multinational corporations, as well as through distribution relationships with financial institutions. She also served as the interim Head of MetLife27s U.S. Business from January 2016 to June 2017, where she was responsible for approximately 60% of MetLife27s operating earnings, post separation of its retail business. She served as MetLife27s Interim Chief Marketing Officer in 2014, where she continued to strengthen MetLife27s brand across the globe. From 2008 to 2011, she led Global Technology and Operations, where she managed a $1.6 billion IT portfolio and a $2.5 billion procurement and real estate budget. She also oversaw the integration of MetLife27s $16.4 billion acquisition of American Life Insurance Company (Alico). |
| 2025-03-25 | Ms. Morris served on MetLife’s Executive Group for almost a decade (retired September 2017), holding numerous senior leadership positions throughout her 33-year career. From 2011 through her retirement, she was Executive Vice President, MetLife, Inc. and led the company’s Global Employee Benefits (GEB) business. In her role leading MetLife’s GEB business since 2012, she was responsible for expanding MetLife’s employee benefits business in more than 40 countries, broadening relationships and fueling growth across the globe via local solutions and partnerships with multinational corporations, as well as through distribution relationships with financial institutions. She also served as the interim Head of MetLife’s U.S. Business from January 2016 to June 2017, where she was responsible for approximately 60% of MetLife’s operating earnings, post separation of its retail business. She served as MetLife’s Interim Chief Marketing Officer in 2014, where she continued to strengthen MetLife’s brand across the globe. From 2008 to 2011, she led Global Technology and Operations, where she managed a $1.6 billion IT portfolio and a $2.5 billion procurement and real estate budget. She also oversaw the integration of MetLife’s $16.4 billion acquisition of American Life Insurance Company (Alico). Ms. Morris presently sits on the Board of Wells Fargo & Company where she chairs the Risk Committee. She is also a Board member of Allstate and privately-held Resolution Life, where she chairs the Compensation Committee. Ms. Morris is the Vice-Chair of Catholic Charities of NY and a member of the Board of Directors of Helen Keller International. 2024 Director Compensation Table shows $425,060 total compensation. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2023-03-15 | Age 60 Director Since January 2018 Independent Board Positions Risk Committee (Chair) Human Resources Committee Other Current Public Company Directorships S&P Global Inc. (audit committee chair; executive committee; finance committee) |
| 2024-03-18 | Maria R. Morris Independent Former EVP and Head, Global Employee Benefits business, MetLife Board Committees Risk Committee (Chair) Human Resources Committee Age 61 Director Since January 2018 2023 Director Compensation Table Name Maria R. Morris Fees Earned or Paid in Cash 170,000 Stock Award 240,015 Total 410,015 |
| 2025-03-19 | Maria R. Morris Independent Former EVP and Head, Global Employee Benefits business, MetLife, a global financial services company (November 2011 – July 2017) Board Committees Risk Committee (Chair) Human Resources Committee Age 62 Director Since January 2018 Other Current Public Company Directorships S&P Global Inc. (nominating and corporate governance committee chair; executive committee; finance committee) The Allstate Corporation (compensation and human capital committee; nominating, governance, and social responsibility committee) Qualifications That Benefit Our Board Extensive risk management experience identifying, assessing, and managing risk exposures from leadership positions held throughout career at MetLife, a large, complex financial institution, with corporate governance experience from serving as a member of the audit committee of S&P Global Inc., a global financial information and analytics company, which includes oversight of cybersecurity issues – “Risk expert” under federal banking regulations Strategic and operational experience serving as interim head of MetLife’s U.S. business and overseeing the successful integration of MetLife’s acquisition of American Life Insurance Company provides unique perspective on human capital management matters, with significant international experience as head of MetLife’s global employee benefits business Relevant regulatory experience and social responsibility insights from senior roles at MetLife, and as a board member of S&P Global Inc. and The Allstate Corporation, financial services companies operating in heavily regulated industries Significant experience in marketing matters relevant to our industry and business includes prior role as Chief Marketing Officer at Metlife Valuable insights into technology and related operations with respect to financial services, particularly from service as MetLife’s head of global technology and operations Prior Experience Interim head of the U.S. Business, MetLife (2016 – 2017) Interim Chief Marketing Officer, MetLife (2014 – 2015) Head of Global Technology and Operations, MetLife (2008 – 2011) Ms. Morris is also a member of the board of directors of the Company’s principal banking subsidiary, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 2024 Director Compensation Table Maria R. Morris 170,000 240,009 — — — — 410,009 |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01