Genworth Financial CEO takes health leave; CFO named interim chief

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Genworth Financial President & CEO Thomas J. McInerney to Take Temporary Leave of Absence; Jerome Upton, Genworth CFO, Named Interim President & CEO

July 7, 2026 4:10 PM EDT

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) today announced that Tom McInerney, President & Chief Executive Officer, will be taking a temporary leave of absence from his role to focus on his health. The Board of Directors has named Jerome Upton, currently Genworths Chief Financial Officer, as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Our thoughts are with Tom and his family as he recovers, and we look forward to his return, said Melina Higgins, Genworths Board Chair. Genworth is well positioned for continued success with a strong bench of... More