Jeb Bentley Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual has named successors for its chief investment officer and chief human resources officer roles. Jeb Bentley, currently vice president, wealth and investment management for Northwestern Mutual, will succeed Jeff Lueken as executive vice president and chief investment officer effective Jan. 1, 2025. In the near-term, Bentley will
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Kelly Culler, currently vice president, talent and senior HR business partner, will succeed Don Robertson as executive vice president and chief human resources officer effective Jan. 1.
Culler joined Northwestern Mutual in 2018 and has more than two decades of HR experience. Currently, she is responsible for talent recruiting for the company and serves as a senior HR business partner to the company's sales distribution, marketing and communications function in addition to its insurance and service business. Prior to Northwestern Mutual, Culler was in HR leadership roles at several technology companies, including Apttus, Sutherland, and TeleTech Holdings.
Robertson, who joined the company in 2018, will step down from the chief human resources officer role and senior leadership team effective Dec. 31, but will continue to serve in an advisory capacity until July 2025 when he will retire.
The promotions of Bentley and Culler are a continuation of the leadership transition at Northwestern Mutual that began