Athene Usa Appoints Grant Kvalheim As Chief Executive Officer and Promotes Mike Downing and Sean Brennan As Co Presidents.

Jun 16, 2025•6 months ago

Position

President

Company

Athene

Mike Downing

West Des MoinesFinanceFinancial Services

Description

Athene USA has appointed Grant Kvalheim as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. Kvalheim, a company veteran since 2011, will lead the firm’s ambitious five-year growth plan. As part of the leadership changes, Mike Downing and Sean Brennan have been named co-presidents of Athene USA.

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Athene

Location

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Athene is a leading retirement services company with operations in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan. Athene is focused on providing financial security by offering an attractive suite of retirement income and savings products to individuals and by serving as a solutions provider to corporations.

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Athene Usa Appoints Grant Kvalheim As Chief Executive Officer and Promotes Mike Downing and Sean Brennan As Co Presidents.

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