Equitable Holdings names Julia Zhang chief rick officer

Equitable Holdings announced new leadership appointments as the company continues to deliver on its strategic growth plans and deliver value for its stakeholders. Julia Zhang has been named the company’s Chief Risk Officer, effective April 1, pending approval from the Equitable Holdings Board of Directors. Zhang will report to Mark Pearson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Equitable Holdings, and join the company’s Management Committee. Zhang succeeds Aaron Sarfatti, who served as the company’s Chief Risk Officer since 2018. “After an extensive search, there is no one better positioned than Julia to lead our enterprise risk management function and build upon our strong framework as we deliver on our growth strategy,” said Mark Pearson. “For nearly two decades, Julia has demonstrated impeccable judgment, courage and vision, amidst many market cycles and significant milestones including our IPO in 2018. She is the right leader to guide us into the future, protecting our balance sheet while we drive growth.”