MetLife has appointed Adrian Matthews as UK employee benefits director.

He has been with MetLife for six years in the role of chief financial officer and has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry. He was previously finance director (life & pensions) at Capita and prior to that held positions at Unisys and Old Mutual International.

Dominic Grinstead, managing director of MetLife UK, said: “Our challenge has been to identify an exceptional leader to take the business forward and Adrian is the ideal candidate; a strong principal who has played a pivotal role in the success of MetLife’s multiple UK business lines: wealth management, employee benefits, and individual protection.”

Matthews added: “This is a fantastic opportunity to drive the growth strategy for the Employee Benefits business in the UK. I am very much looking forward to continuing the momentum we have created in the market with the support and engagement of the broker community.”

Dan Le Fleming will be taking on the role of interim chief financial officer (CFO) while the business identifies Matthew’s replacement. Le Fleming previously held specialist senior finance and project roles following MetLife, Inc.’s global acquisition of Alico in 2010. Prior to that, he was the chief financial officer of MetLife’s Risk & Protection businesses in Reading.