Shurawl Sibblies Returns to MetLife as CHRO and Executive Vice President

MetLife New York gets Shurawl Sibblies as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Executive Vice President, effective this August 2024.  Sibblies will report directly to Michel Khalaf, President and CEO of MetLife, and will become a member of MetLife's executive leadership team.  

Sibblies comes to MetLife from American Express, where she served as Executive Vice President and Colleague Strategic Partner. Before her tenure at American Express, which began in 2020, Sibblies held the position of Senior Vice President and Human Resources Business Partner at MetLife from 2012 to 2019.

"Shurawl will enhance our efforts to cultivate a purpose-driven, inclusive culture that attracts, develops, engages, and retains top talent," said Khalaf. "With her outstanding track record in developing high-performing teams globally, Shurawl is poised to continue empowering our employees for the future and positively impacting our customers and communities. We are delighted to welcome her back to MetLife."  

Career Highlights

Shurawl Sibblies has led high-performing global teams at top Fortune 100 companies, including American Express, TIAA, Citigroup, and Hewlett-Packard. At American Express, she shaped talent and leadership strategies across key business units. During her tenure at MetLife before joining American Express, she partnered with U.S. business and investment teams as Senior Vice President.   

"People are central to HR and drive company performance, and MetLife shares my passion for empowering individuals to reach their full potential and enabling organizations to thrive. I am excited to be rejoining the company," Sibblies noted. Her expertise in shaping strategy and decision-making is expected to drive significant value for MetLife, enhancing the company’s ability to navigate challenges and seize growth opportunities in a competitive market.