Maria Tarhanidis

Maria Tarhanidis is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in alternative investments. Currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Alternative Investments at Brighthouse Financial since November 2016, Maria oversees a substantial portfolio including private equity, private credit, and real estate equity, while also contributing as an officer for the Brighthouse Foundation and chairing the investment committee for Brighthouse's ERISA plans. Prior roles include Managing Director of Alternative Investments at MetLife, Portfolio Manager for Absolute Return Strategies at General Motors Asset Management, and various positions at Deutsche Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Maria holds an MBA in Financial Engineering from MIT Sloan School of Management, a BS in Finance from Rutgers University, and participated in the Smith College Leadership Consortium.