MetLife Names Jane Slusark as Chief Communications Officer

MetLife, Inc. announced that Jane Slusark will join the company as chief communications officer, effective June 9, 2025. In this role, she will oversee the company’s global communications strategy, including internal and external communications and media relations.

“Jane brings strategic vision, operational rigor and deep expertise to this role,” said Michael Roberts, chief marketing officer at MetLife. “She has a proven track record of building trust and deepening engagement, which will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our reputation with customers, employees, and communities around the world.”

Slusark comes to MetLife from Principal Financial Group, where she was head of global communications. In this role, she led a team dedicated to advancing the company’s key growth priorities through external, employee, executive and corporate communications strategies. She brings significant experience in strategic public relations, thought leadership and reputation management.

Prior to Principal, Slusark held communications leadership positions in the agriculture, government and financial services sectors.

Slusark earned her M.S. in public administration from Drake University and her B.S. in journalism and political science from the University of Iowa.