Athora announces CEO transition

Athora Holding announced that Group CEO Mike Wells will retire from his executive role in Q4 2026. Todd Solash, currently President and Deputy CEO, will succeed him as Group Chief Executive Officer, with Wells expected to remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director.

Wells and Solash will work together through 2025 and 2026 to ensure a smooth transition, including leading Athora’s planned entry into the UK market through its acquisition of Pension Insurance Corporation Group (PICG).

Wells, who became CEO in 2022, reshaped the business and oversaw significant growth across Europe. Solash joined Athora in 2023 from Corebridge Financial, where he led the Individual Retirement and Life Insurance business, and previously headed Individual Annuities at AXA Equitable Life.