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Genworth Financial Appoints Jerome Upton As President & CEO And Angela Simmons As CFO, Effective January 1, 2027

Benzinga·10/30/2026 11:22:05

Thomas J. McInerney to retire as President & CEO, effective December 31

Jerome Upton has been with the company and its predecessors since 1998 and has served as Genworth’s CFO since March 2023. Over that time, he has held several executive leadership roles in finance and operations across different business lines and geographies. Jerome’s contributions have been integral in developing Genworth’s strategy, and he has worked closely with Tom to drive the company’s improved financial and operating position.

Angela Simmons has been with Genworth since 2002, holding leadership roles spanning capital markets, SEC reporting, controllership and finance. Prior to becoming the Closed Block CFO in 2020, Angela served as Controller for U.S. Life Insurance and spent more than a decade leading Genworth’s SEC Reporting function. She played an integral role in ensuring Genworth’s financial strength over time and maintaining the self-sustainability of its Closed Block.