New York Life Appoints Christopher D. Kastner to Board of Directors
“The deep operational and financial expertise that Chris brings makes him a valuable addition to our board,” said Chair, President & CEO Craig DeSanto. “His strategic insights and broad experience will further strengthen our ability to deliver seamless experiences and unparalleled value to our policy owners, agents and advisors.”
Kastner was named president and CEO of HII in March 2022. He previously served as HII’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, as well as the company’s chief financial officer (CFO). Prior to joining HII’s senior executive team, Kastner was vice president and CFO for HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. He spent over two decades at Northrop Grumman Corporation in various leadership roles before joining HII in connection with its 2011 spin-off from Northrop Grumman.
Kastner earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of
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