Catherine Keating elected to Guardian board of directors
Keating brings three decades of leadership experience in financial services
New York, N.Y.—July 9, 2025—The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) announced today that Catherine Keating has been elected as an Independent Director to its board of directors.
Keating joins the board with two decades of C-suite experience in the wealth and asset management industry. Most recently, she led the Global Wealth Division at BNY Mellon and served as CEO of BNY Mellon, N.A., the company’s national bank subsidiary. In addition, she was a Senior Executive Vice President and member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
“I am happy to welcome Catherine to Guardian’s board,” said Andrew McMahon, Chairman and CEO of Guardian. “Her leadership in wealth management and commitment to empowering financial confidence align perfectly with Guardian’s purpose to inspire well-being for mind, body, and wallet. We look forward to the valuable insights and contributions she will bring to the board.”
In her work leading BNY’s Wealth division, Keating managed global operations, overseeing hundreds of billions of dollars for individuals, families, family offices, businesses, and philanthropies around the world. During her tenure, she also led the successful launch of the firm’s Investor Solutions division, BNY's Multi-Asset Solutions segment serving institutional clients across the firm's businesses. Prior to that, Keating served as President and CEO of Commonfund. She also served in senior roles at J.P. Morgan, including Head of Investment Management Americas and CEO of the U.S. Private Bank.
Keating brings significant board experience in the financial sector, having previously served on the boards of Commonfund, Santander Bank, N.A. and Santander Holdings USA. She currently serves on the boards of the University of Virginia Law School and Inner-City Scholarship Fund, as well as on the Investment Committees for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
“I am honored to join Guardian’s board of directors and contribute to the company’s ongoing success,” said Keating. “I look forward to supporting the company’s growth objectives and its goal of helping individuals and families achieve financial, physical, and emotional well-being.”
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About Guardian
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With 165 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence. Today, we stand behind millions of consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs. Guardian, which is based in New York City, is a leading provider of life, disability, dental, and other benefits, and has received accolades for its culture and service. Our colleagues and financial professionals serve with care and experience, and our commitments rest on a strong financial foundation, which included a 2025 dividend allocation of $1.6 billion – the largest in the company's history. For more information, visit guardianlife.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.