Barry L Stowe

Following his graduation from Lipscomb University in 1979, Stowe launched his career at the Nashville-based insurance firm then known as Corroon & Black (now Willis, a global risk management and insurance brokerage), where he spent 12 years. From 1992 to 1995 he was president and CEO of Nisus, a subsidiary of Pan-American Life. Following those years and before joining Prudential, he was president of Accident & Health Worldwide for AIG Life Companies, based in Hong Kong, with more than 100 operations across six continents. Under his leadership, AIG became a global market leader in accident and health insurance. Stowe has been chief executive officer of Prudential Corporation Asia since October 2006. In his current role at Prudential Asia, Stowe is responsible for a network of life insurance, fund management and consumer finance operations spanning 13 diverse markets across Asia where Prudential is one of Asia’s largest asset managers. Stowe lives in Hong Kong with his wife and their three daughters. They also maintain a home in Nashville. Stowe is a member of the board of directors of the International Insurance Society, a member of the College of Business’ board of visitors, a member of the board of managers of the Hong Kong International School and chairman of Save the Children (HK) Ltd.