Rodney O. Martin, Jr.

Rodney O. Martin Jr. is chairman and CEO of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading retirement, investment, and insurance company. Martin, who has 40 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries, has served as CEO of Voya Financial since 2011. In addition to leading the company to a successful initial public offering in 2013, he has overseen a significant transformation in Voya’s financial performance.

Prior to joining Voya, Martin held several leadership roles of increasing responsibility over a 10-year tenure at AIG. He served as COO of AIG Worldwide Life Insurance; chairman and CEO of American Life Insurance Company (Alico); chairman of American International Assurance (AIA); and chairman of AIG’s international life and retirement services businesses. Martin previously was president and CEO of American General Life Companies prior to its acquisition by AIG in 2001. He began his career in 1975 as an agent with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, where he served over 20 years in various marketing and general management positions, ultimately becoming president of Connecticut Mutual Insurance Services.

Martin received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Alfred University. He is a fellow, Life Underwriter Training Council, and has served on the boards of the American Council of Life Insurers and LIMRA.