RADNOR, PA — Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) has announced the appointment of James (Jim) Morris to its Board of Directors, effective March 3, 2025. His addition increases the size of the Board from ten to eleven members, further strengthening its leadership team with his decades of industry expertise.
Morris retired as Chairman, President, and CEO of Pacific Life Insurance Company in 2022, capping a distinguished 40-year career with the firm. Rising through the ranks, he held prominent leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief Insurance Officer. Currently, Morris serves as a director on the Board of Edison International, bringing additional corporate governance experience to his new role at Lincoln.
“I am pleased to welcome Jim to Lincoln’s Board and look forward to working with him,” said Ellen Cooper, Lincoln Financial’s Chairman, President, and CEO. “Jim’s significant background as a leader in the life insurance industry along with his financial and risk management expertise will serve Lincoln, our Board, and our shareholders well.”
William Cunningham, the Board’s lead independent director, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the value Morris’s leadership would bring. “Jim brings significant leadership experience in business, both as an industry executive and a director, which will be a valuable addition to our Board. I am confident that his leadership and industry experience will contribute to the growth of long-term value for our shareholders.”
Expressing his enthusiasm for joining the Board, Morris stated, “It is an honor to be joining the Board of one of the most iconic companies in the industry. The expertise and strategic vision of Lincoln’s Board and management team are exceptional, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s ongoing success.”
With a legacy of leadership at Pacific Life and a reputation for financial and risk management expertise, Morris brings a wealth of experience to Lincoln Financial at a pivotal time. The move reflects Lincoln’s commitment to strengthening its governance for continued growth and innovation.
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