Prudential Financial Elevates Deputy to Top In-House Legal Role

Prudential Financial Inc.'s deputy general counsel and head of external affairs, Ann Kappler, will succeed Timothy Harris as general counsel once he steps down Sept. 1, the company said.

Harris, who has served as legal chief for the financial services and insurance giant since October 2015, will remain with Prudential through the first quarter of 2021 to assist with the transition.

“On behalf of the entire leadership team, we’d like to thank Tim for his meaningful contributions to Prudential and congratulate Ann on her new role,” Prudential Chairman and CEO Charles Lowrey said in a statement. “This smooth transition ...