Leadership & Pay ·
Brighthouse Financial appointed Richard A. Cook as Chief Accounting Officer effective September 3, 2026, succeeding…
BHFAPBrighthouse Financial, Inc.
Brighthouse Financial appointed Richard A. Cook as Chief Accounting Officer effective September 3, 2026, succeeding Melissa B. Pavlovich who resigned on September 2, 2026 to pursue a new opportunity. The departure is unrelated to financial statements or accounting practices. Mr. Cook will receive an annual base salary of $425,000 and target short-term incentive compensation equal to 60% of his base salary, plus long-term incentives valued at $219,500. He previously served as Deputy Chief Accounting Officer and Interim CAO since joining the company in 2016. Brighthouse Financial operates in the insurance industry, providing life insurance, annuities, and retirement services.