Ted Mathas will assume the position of Chairman of the Board of
Mathas became New York Life's CEO on July 1, 2008, and president on July 1, 2007. He succeeds Sy Sternberg, who had remained chairman of the board in a non-executive capacity since his retirement on June 30, 2008 after 19 years of service with the company, including 12 years as chairman.
“I’m honored to become chairman of New York Life, which is committed to delivering on our promises to millions of policyholders and maintaining the most successful career agency system in the United States," Mathas said. "I’m especially proud of how our company has prepared for and withstood the global financial crisis.”
