Athene appoints interim CFO

Guy Smith has been appointed as interim chief financial officer (CFO) of Athene Holding, the parent company of Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company and Athene Life Insurance Company.

He replaces Brenda Cushin who has decided to step down. Cushing was appointed as CFO in July last year, but has decided to pursue other personal and professional opportunities.

Smith currently serves as president of Athene US. He has previously served as CFO, treasurer and president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Liberty Life Insurance before it was acquired by Athene.

Grant Kvalheim, president of Athene Holding, said: “We expect recruiting for senior level positions to take some time given the nature and stature of the role. We are pleased that Chip will be assuming the role of CFO on an interim basis. We believe Chip’s finance background as Liberty Life’s CFO and treasurer are instrumental to our company as we continue to develop and grow our business.”