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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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
- BaringsCurrent2025–Present· 1 yr 10 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent2025–Present
- MassMutualCurrentNov 2024–Present· 2 yrs
- Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrentNov 2024–Present
- Kinsale InsuranceCurrentOct 2024–Present· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Board Member, Kinsale Capital GroupCurrentOct 2024–Present
- 2020–2023· 3 yrs
- President and Chief Commercial Officer2020–2023
- 2015–2020· 5 yrs
- President, Allstate Financial Businesses2015–2020
- 2006–2015· 9 yrs
- EVP, Chief Financial Officer, AIG Consumer Insurance2012–2015
- President & Chief Executive Officer, AIG American General2009–2012
- EVP, Chief Financial Officer, AIG American General2006–2009
- 1996–2006· 10 yrs
- SVP, Mutual Funds & 529 Programs2002–2006
- SVP, Chief Accounting Officer, Hartford Life1996–2002
- 1995–1997· 2 yrs
- Director, Financial Planning1995–1997
- 1993–1995· 2 yrs
- Senior Manager, Information Technology1993–1995
- 1986–1993· 7 yrs
- Manager, Audit1986–1993
Education
M.B.A.
Finance
The Wharton School