Christopher J. Swift is chairman and chief executive officer of The Hartford, a national leader in property & casualty insurance (P&C), group benefits, and mutual funds. As a long-time supporter of diversity, equity, and inclusion, he was an early signatory to the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge and serves on the Governing Committee for its Racial Equity Fellowship initiative. Swift has been on the forefront of CEOs discussing the need for public-private partnerships to address mental health and addiction in the workplace. He serves on the board of directors for Citizen’s Financial Group, Inc., and the executive committee and the board of directors of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. Also, he is a member of The Business Council, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, Council on Foreign Relations, and The Geneva Association. Swift joined The Hartford in March 2010 as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Named CEO in 2014 and chairman in 2015, he was the driving force in the company’s transformation and expanded the company’s capabilities and geographic reach through organic growth and strategic investments. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Marquette University, where he is also a trustee.
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