Brannigan C. Thompson

Brannigan Thompson is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), where he is responsible for Human Resources, Corporate Responsibility and Voya Foundation and directs a strategy aimed at building the organization's human capital by attracting, retaining and developing world-class employees and incentivizing them to deliver superior performance. He also serves on Voya's Executive Committee.

Thompson joined Voya predecessor company ING in 2000 and has held increasing positions of responsibility in the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Prior to being appointed to his current role in 2023, Thompson co-led Voya’s HR team. Previously, he was senior vice president, HR — Workplace, Corporate Functions and Talent & Leadership Development, during which time he was key to the creation and adoption of Voya’s purpose and vision. Thompson has provided HR support for each of Voya’s businesses and corporate functions. He has also led work and teams across various Voya HR functions ranging from talent and leadership development to performance and rewards management. 

Thompson also heavily involved in the community through nonprofit and industry board participation, where he currently serves on the board at UNICEF USA (National Board). He has also served as Gala chair for several events, including the UNCF Mayor's Mask Ball, UNICEF Southeast Gala, and National Black Arts Festival Fine Art+Fashion. 

He has been recognized for his contributions in the corporate world and the community with a number of awards, including being named one of the 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America and Atlanta’s Top Man of Influence by Atlanta Tribune magazine. He also is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, The Partnership and Leadership Atlanta.

Thompson earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration/finance, with a minor in economics, from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.