John Melvin

John Melvin possesses extensive experience in investment management, currently serving as the Global Chief Investment Officer at Great-West Lifeco Inc since September 2025. Prior to this role, Melvin was the Chief Investment Officer at Sammons Financial Group Companies from July 2021 to September 2025. Earlier experience includes positions such as Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at Hartford Investment Management Co. (HIMCO) and Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, where responsibilities included leading insurance asset management. Melvin's career also features significant roles at Deutsche Asset Management and Lazard Asset Management, along with an early position as a Senior Analyst at UBS. Melvin holds an MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business and a BS in Business and Economics from Lehigh University.