Leadership

Geri Gaughan

Geri Gaughan

President and Chief Operating Officer of Mutual Trust Life Solutions

Role & Responsibilities:
Geri is President and Chief Operating Officer of Mutual Trust. She leads the management and operational framework that supports the U.S. Life line of business and is responsible for guiding the development and execution of sales strategies and product innovation.

Career:
Geri has extensive legal, compliance, and regulatory experience in the insurance industry. She joined Mutual Trust in 2005 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, overseeing technical services, operations, legal and IT. She played integral roles in the strategy and execution of a new administration system for the U.S. life business and Mutual Trust’s merger with Pan-American. Geri previously served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Life and Group Operations at CNA Financial Corporation. She started her career at Washington National Insurance Company. 

Boards & Industry Associations:
Geri is a member of the American Bar Association, The Association of Life Insurance Counsel, and the Senior Business Women’s Forum. 

Education:
Geri earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago and earned her J.D. from The John Marshall Law School.  


Biographies

Executive Management

The steady stewardship of Pan-American Life Insurance Group’s internationally experienced leadership team ensures that Pan-American Life continues to transform the vision of its founders into trusted financial security and peace of mind for its customers.

José S. Suquet José S. Suquet

Chairman of the Board and CEO

Robert DiCianni Robert DiCianni

President- Global Benefits

Steven A. Friedman Steven A. Friedman

President of Finance and Investments | Chief Financial Officer

Bruce Parker Bruce Parker

President – Global Life

Geri Gaughan Geri Gaughan

President and Chief Operating Officer of Mutual Trust Life Solutions

Daniel Costello Daniel Costello

Executive Vice President – International Markets

Frank Recio Frank Recio

Executive Vice President - Operations and Technology

Carlos Aldana Carlos Aldana

Senior Vice President – Corporate Finance

Lisa Baudot Lisa Baudot

Senior Vice President - Chief Investment Officer

José Corrada José Corrada

Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Bryan Scofield Bryan Scofield

Senior Vice President – Human Resources

Ivan Vergara Ivan Vergara

Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

Selig Ehrlich Selig Ehrlich

Chief Actuary and Risk Officer

Alvaro Muñoz Alvaro Muñoz

Vice President Financial Reporting, Controller

Ana Melissa Ramos J. Ana Melissa Ramos J.

Vice President, Deputy Global Human Resource Officer

Marta Reeves Marta Reeves

Vice President – Corporate Marketing

Biographies

Board of Directors

Pan-American Life Insurance Group’s Board of Directors provides support and guidance to the Group’s executive management team, driving the careful strategic planning and excellent execution that are the cornerstones of the company’s success.

Stephen Batza Stephen Batza

Member of the Board since November 2015

Jerry Carlisle Jerry Carlisle

Member of the Board since February 2013

William H. Hines William H. Hines

Member of the Board since January 2023

 Dr. Sandra K. Johnson Dr. Sandra K. Johnson

Member of the Board since June 2023

Suzanne T. Mestayer Suzanne T. Mestayer

Member of the Board since November 2017

Carlos Mickan Carlos Mickan

Member of the Board since July 2014

Carlos Palomares Carlos Palomares

Member of the Board since October 2007

Dr. Patrick J. Quinlan Dr. Patrick J. Quinlan

Member of the Board since November 2011

José S. Suquet José S. Suquet

Member of the Board since October 2004

Dr. José Antonio Villamil Dr. José Antonio Villamil

Member of the Board since November 2010