Jackson Announces CEO Retirement and Executive Leadership Succession Plan
Don Cummings to succeed Laura Prieskorn as President and CEO; Brian Walta to become EVP and CFO
Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) today announced Laura Prieskorn, President and Chief Executive Officer, has shared her plans to retire at the end of 2026. Don Cummings, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will succeed Prieskorn as President and CEO and as a member of the JFI Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026. Brian Walta will succeed Cummings as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, also effective October 1, 2026. Prieskorn will serve as an advisor through December 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
“Serving as CEO has been an incredible honor and the highlight of my nearly 40 years with Jackson. I am deeply grateful to have worked alongside so many talented colleagues and am proud of what we have accomplished together,” said Prieskorn. “Having partnered closely with Don and Brian for many years, I have every confidence in them leading Jackson through its next chapter.”
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, we sincerely thank Laura for her exceptional leadership and her unwavering commitment to Jackson, its associates, shareholders and all other stakeholders,” said Steven A. Kandarian, Chairman of Jackson’s Board of Directors. “She stepped into the CEO role during a pivotal and transitional time at Jackson, masterfully leading the company through its demerger and overseeing significant growth during her tenure.
