MetLife, Inc. has named Executive Vice President James Reid as head of its Global Employee Benefits (GEB) business. Reid is responsible for accelerating GEB’s growth by partnering with company’s regional offices and expanding relationships with top financial institutions and global employee benefit brokers and consultants. Reid will also lead select critical growth initiatives for the company. Reid joined MetLife in 2012 and has over 25 years of experience in health and employee benefits, and P&L ownership. To date he has held several leadership roles within MetLife’s U.S. Group Benefits organization, most recently spearheading Regional and Small Business Solutions.