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John Strangfeld

Prudential Financial · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-22

John Strangfeld is the chief executive officer of Prudential Financial. Strangfeld is based in the United States. Earlier roles include positions at Prudential Financial. Strangfeld was born in 1954 and educated at Susquehanna University and University of Virginia.

John R. Strangfeld is an American businessman. He is the former chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Prudential Financial.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of John Strangfeld primarily reflects his tenure as CEO of Prudential Financial, which concluded with his retirement announcement in 2018, after which Charles Lowrey was named as his successor. Earlier headlines documented Strangfeld's leadership during his time at the company, including recognition among highly paid executives and well-regarded finance leaders, as well as company milestones such as office expansions and financial performance relative to competitors.

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Born
1954
Citizenship
United States
Education
Susquehanna University, University of Virginia, University of Virginia Darden School of Business

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John Strangfeld: FAQ

Where did John Strangfeld work previously?
Earlier roles include Prudential Financial (CEO, until 2018).
Where was John Strangfeld educated?
John Strangfeld studied at Susquehanna University, University of Virginia, University of Virginia Darden School of Business.