Barry Stowe
Barry Stowe | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation | Corporate executive |
| Known for | CEO of Prudential Corporation Asia; Chairman and CEO of Prudential North America; Board member of Zurich Insurance Group |
Barry Stowe (born November 1957) is an American corporate leader who has held prominent executive positions at leading insurance companies such as Prudential plc and American International Group (AIG).
Early life and education
A native of Nashville, Stowe was born in November 1957 and represents the seventh generation of his family in the city. He completed his secondary education at Lipscomb Academy and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics and classical studies from Lipscomb University in 1979. In recognition of his achievements, he was named Lipscomb’s alumnus of the year in 2009, and in 2014, the College of Business dedicated an auditorium bearing his name.
Career
Following his graduation in 1980, Stowe began his professional journey with Corroon & Black, a Nashville insurance company that later became part of the Willis Corroon Group through a merger. His career progressed in 1992 when he joined Nisus, a subsidiary of Pan-American Life, where he eventually rose to president and CEO.
In 1995, Stowe entered AIG, taking on senior management roles including president of AIG Life Companies Accident & Health Worldwide, based in Hong Kong. Under his leadership, this division generated over $2 billion in earnings by 2005.
Prudential
Stowe transitioned to Prudential plc in 2006 as CEO of Prudential Corporation Asia, managing operations across 14 Asian countries. He spearheaded initiatives that markedly enhanced the company’s profitability. After nearly twenty years abroad, he returned to Nashville in June 2015 to serve as chairman and CEO for Prudential’s North American segment, overseeing entities such as Jackson National Life, National Planning Holdings, and asset management firm PPM America. He retired from this role in 2018. Throughout his tenure from 2006 to 2018, Stowe was a member of Prudential plc’s board and group executive committee and remains involved as a senior advisor.
Boards and committees
In April 2019, Stowe was appointed to the board of directors at Zurich Insurance Group, a prominent international insurer. His affiliations include membership in the Sons of the American Revolution and the 30% Club. His previous board service includes positions with the Life Office Management Association (LOMA) and the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI). Additionally, he has chaired Save the Children and served as a trustee for both the Hong Kong International School and Nashville’s Harpeth Hall School. Currently, he leads as chairperson of the Board of Trustees at {(Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum)}.
Barry Stowe is a father to three daughters who all live in New York City.