Deanna Strable-Soethout

At-a-Glance

Serves as Chair, President, and CEO of Principal Financial Group, effective January 2025 for CEO and September 2025 for Chair.
Held roles as Chief Operating Officer (2024–2025) and Chief Financial Officer (2017–2024) at Principal Financial Group.
Serves on the boards of Elevance Health (since 2022) and Simpson College.
A Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.
Obtained a bachelor's degree in Math and Economics from Northwestern University.

Biography

Deanna Strable-Soethout is an American business executive and actuary who is set to become the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Chair of the Board at Principal Financial Group, effective January 2025 for CEO and September 2025 for Chair. She joined Principal in 1990 as an actuarial associate and has since dedicated over three decades to the company, progressing through various leadership positions.