Mary Jane Fortin

Mary Jane Fortin

Global C-Suite Executive ✦ Board Member ✦ Strategic Leadership ✦ Business Transformation ✦ M&A ✦ Qualified Financial Expert ✦ People Champion

Barings•Houston, Texas, United States

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Experience40+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 with extensive P&L experience, deep financial management knowledge, strong leadership skills, and an ability to lead through transformation and change. Mary Jane has served as a senior leader of the country’s top finance and insurance companies. Track record of establishing and driving innovative growth strategies, turning around underperforming businesses and consistently achieving significant increases in revenue and profit. Experienced in M&A in support of transformation and growth. A strategic, inspiring and authentic leader, seen as equally effective at executing and leading. Sought out for her sound judgment, strong business acumen, and trusted counsel, a strong relationship builder. As a leader, attracts industry-leading talent, sets high expectations balanced with strong support, and inspires teams to high performance.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BaringsCurrent
    2025–Present· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      2025–Present
  • MassMutualCurrent
    Nov 2024–Present· 2 yrs
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      Nov 2024–Present
  • Oct 2024–Present· 2 yrs 1 mo
    • Board Member, Kinsale Capital GroupCurrent
      Oct 2024–Present
  • 2020–2023· 3 yrs
    • President and Chief Commercial Officer
      2020–2023
  • 2015–2020· 5 yrs
    • President, Allstate Financial Businesses
      2015–2020
  • 2006–2015· 9 yrs
    • EVP, Chief Financial Officer, AIG Consumer Insurance
      2012–2015
    • President & Chief Executive Officer, AIG American General
      2009–2012
    • EVP, Chief Financial Officer, AIG American General
      2006–2009
  • 1996–2006· 10 yrs
    • SVP, Mutual Funds & 529 Programs
      2002–2006
    • SVP, Chief Accounting Officer, Hartford Life
      1996–2002
  • 1995–1997· 2 yrs
    • Director, Financial Planning
      1995–1997
  • 1993–1995· 2 yrs
    • Senior Manager, Information Technology
      1993–1995
  • 1986–1993· 7 yrs
    • Manager, Audit
      1986–1993

Education

M.B.A.

Finance

The Wharton School

B.S. in Accounting

University of Connecticut

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Mary Jane Fortin
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Board GovernanceWealth ManagementMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)LeadershipLife InsuranceFixed AnnuitiesFinancial AnalysisRisk ManagementDisability InsuranceTeam BuildingMutual FundsFinanceStrategyHealth InsuranceInsuranceStrategic Financial PlanningPolicyGlobal TeamsStakeholder Management - Investors, Regulators, EmployeesFinancial & Risk Management