Jackson Names Andrea Goodrich SVP, Corporate Secretary

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Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN) has appointed Andrea Goodrich as senior vice president, corporate law, and corporate secretary. Effective immediately, she will oversee critical legal operations including governance and mergers. Carrie Chelko, general counsel, expressed enthusiasm for Goodrich's extensive public company experience, which is expected to enhance Jackson's business strategies after a successful first year as an independent public company. Goodrich previously held significant roles at Lincoln Financial Group and Johnson Controls.

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• Appointment of Andrea Goodrich as senior vice president is significant for enhancing legal operations.
• Goodrich's public company experience is expected to strengthen Jackson's business strategies.

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LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jackson Financial Inc.¹ (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) announced that Andrea (“Andi”) Goodrich has joined the company as senior vice president, corporate law and corporate secretary, effective immediately. She reports directly to Carrie Chelko, executive vice president and general counsel for Jackson, and will lead a legal team responsible for board operations, corporate law, contracts, disclosure and reporting, governance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property and securities.

“Andi is an accomplished lawyer and I am excited that she has joined our organization,” said Chelko. “The depth and breadth of Andi’s public company experience, coupled with a track record of effective leadership, will complement the team of professionals and subject matter experts in Jackson’s legal department. I am confident that her addition will better position Jackson to advance its business strategies following a successful first year as an independent, public company.”

Prior to joining Jackson, Goodrich served in similar roles for both Lincoln Financial Group and Johnson Controls (formerly Tyco International). Goodrich was also a partner at Alston and Bird after beginning her career more than 25 years ago as a law clerk. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and earned a juris doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

ABOUT JACKSON

Jackson® (NYSE: JXN) is committed to helping clarify the complexity of retirement planning—for financial professionals and their clients. Through the use of our range of annuity products, financial know-how, history of award-winning service* and streamlined experiences, we strive to reduce the confusion that complicates retirement planning. We take a balanced, long-term approach to responsibly serving all of our stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, distribution partners, employees, regulators and community partners. We believe by providing clarity for all today, we can help drive better outcomes for tomorrow. For more information, visit www.jackson.com.

Visit investors.jackson.com to view information regarding Jackson Financial Inc. We use this website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to our investors, some of which may contain material previously non-public information.

*SQM (Service Quality Measurement Group) Contact Center Awards Program for 2004 and 2006-2021, for the financial services industry. (To achieve world-class certification, 80% or more of call-center customers surveyed must have rated their experience as very satisfied, the highest rating possible).

Jackson® is the marketing name for Jackson Financial Inc., Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York® (Home Office: Purchase, New York).

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¹ Jackson Financial Inc. is a U.S. holding company and the direct parent of Jackson Holdings LLC (JHLLC). The wholly owned subsidiaries of JHLLC include Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Brooke Life Insurance Company, PPM America, Inc. and Jackson National Asset Management, LLC.

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Patrick Rich

patrick.rich@jackson.com

Source: Jackson Financial Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new senior vice president at Jackson Financial Inc.?

Andrea Goodrich has been appointed as the new senior vice president, corporate law, and corporate secretary at Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN).

When did Andrea Goodrich join Jackson Financial Inc.?

Andrea Goodrich joined Jackson Financial Inc. effective immediately, as announced in the recent press release.

What is Andrea Goodrich's role at Jackson Financial Inc.?

In her role, Andrea Goodrich will lead the legal team responsible for board operations, corporate law, contracts, and governance.

What experience does Andrea Goodrich bring to Jackson Financial Inc.?

Andrea Goodrich has over 25 years of experience and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Group and Johnson Controls.

How will Andrea Goodrich's appointment impact Jackson Financial Inc.?

Her appointment is expected to enhance Jackson's legal strategies and overall business operations as the company continues its growth as a public entity.