Dan Houston

Dan Houston is the chairman, president, and CEO of Principal Financial Group, a Fortune 500 company and global financial services leader. Over four decades he’s established a reputation for visionary leadership—setting strategy, inspiring belief, and rallying teams to deliver on ambitious goals. He is a transformational business leader, a community champion, and an advocate for global financial inclusion. Mr. Houston joined Principal in 1984. For some 40 years, his focus has been on helping individuals, business owners, and institutional investors achieve their financial goals. During that time, he has amassed deep experience navigating highly complex business issues—from the financial crisis to industry reform to the global pandemic. As chairman, president, and CEO, Mr. Houston has led the company through exponential growth and transformation—driving significant market cap growth and doubling the size of the company’s U.S. retirement business. He is active in leadership and industry organizations, including Business Roundtable, Fortune CEO Initiative, American Council of Life Insurers, and the Partnership for a Healthier America. He engages often in public advocacy as a vocal champion for greater financial access. He has offered insights on financial inclusion via Milken Institute, the World Economic Forum, and United Nations General Assembly Week. Mr. Houston is passionate about philanthropic efforts and serves on numerous boards.