ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Darryl Jackson has been elected to the Securian Financial board of directors. He assumed his director role on March 1, 2024.

“Securian Financial continues to benefit from talented people with diverse backgrounds and experiences governing our company through service on our board of directors,” said Chris Hilger, Securian Financial’s chairman, president and CEO. “Darryl Jackson is an excellent addition to our board, and we are pleased and honored to welcome him.”

Jackson is vice president of Financial Services and Fixed Operations for Hendrick Automotive Group, the largest privately held automotive retail organization in the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company employs more than 10,000 people in its 93 dealership locations, 21 collision centers and four accessories distributor installers. Jackson is also director of Common Enterprise for The Hendrick Companies, and he has served as an executive for The Hendrick Companies since joining the business in 2015.

Previously, Jackson worked 19 years for Chrysler Corporation, holding a variety of leadership positions, including serving as vice president of U.S. sales for Chrysler Motors and chief operating officer for Chrysler Financial. He’s also worked as a certified public accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte & Touche.

Jackson is a graduate of Central Michigan University and Harvard Business School. He is a member of Polaris, Inc.’s board of directors.