Mark Pearson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Equitable Holdings (NYSE: EQH), which comprises Equitable, a leading financial services firm, and AllianceBernstein, a leading investment management and research firm. He also serves as CEO of Equitable. Under Mr. Pearson’s leadership, the organization is dedicated to helping clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives. 

Prior to his current role, Mr. Pearson served from 2008 to 2011 as the President and CEO of AXA Japan. He joined AXA in 1995 with the acquisition of National Mutual Holdings and was appointed Regional Chief Executive of AXA Asia Life in 2001. Before joining AXA, Mr. Pearson spent 20 years in the insurance sector, assuming senior management positions at Hill Samuel, Schroders, National Mutual Holdings and Friends Provident.

Mr. Pearson holds several board positions within the Equitable Holdings family of companies, including Equitable, Equitable America and AllianceBernstein Corporation.

Mr. Pearson is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.