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MassMutual Announces the Appointment of Michael T. Rollings to Its Board of Directors

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MassMutual today announced it has elected Michael T. Rollings to the company’s Board of Directors.

“With his extensive leadership experience at financial services companies that have a proven track record of growth and market leadership, Mike is an excellent addition to our Board of Directors,” said Roger Crandall, Chairman, President and CEO, MassMutual. “Along with his deep financial and operational background in both insurance and asset management, Mike has an exceptional understanding of how companies can best deliver long-term value to their customers. His insights and perspectives will greatly benefit both MassMutual and our policyowners.”

Rollings most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Finance at the Vanguard Group, a position he held from 2016 until his retirement in June of 2025. In this role, he led financial strategy and planning for the global asset investment manager with over $11 trillion in assets under management and oversaw more than 1,800 people across corporate financial functions, including treasury, financial planning and analysis, accounting operations, and fund financial services. During his tenure, he served as a strategic advisor to Vanguard’s CEO, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders, while also leading a transformation of the company’s corporate and fund financial operations to best support investment and shareholder return.

Prior to his time at Vanguard, Rollings held leadership roles at MassMutual for 15 years, including leading the company’s Capital Markets and Treasury Operations team and serving as Chief Financial Officer from 2006 to 2016.

“I'm deeply appreciative of the opportunity to join the Board of Directors at a purpose-driven company like MassMutual, which has continued to grow, thrive, and deliver value for its policyowners and customers for nearly 175 years,” said Rollings. “I look forward to offering strategic counsel and insights in my new role, ultimately helping the company continue to fulfill its purpose of helping people secure their future and protect the ones they love.”

Rollings has served on several boards throughout his career, including the Financial Accounting Foundation, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Springfield Museums, and the Georgetown University Board of Regents. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in business from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg School of Management.

About MassMutual

MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyowners. Founded in 1851, the company has been guided by one consistent purpose: we help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. With a focus on delivering long-term value, MassMutual offers a wide range of protection, accumulation, wealth management and retirement products and services. For more information, visit www.massmutual.com.

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