Gordon M. Bethune

Gordon M. Bethune "was elected as a Director of Prudential Financial in February 2005. Mr. Bethune joined Continental Airlines, Inc. (international commercial airline company) in February 1994 as President and Chief Operating Officer. He was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in November 1994 and Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer in 1996. He retired from Continental on December 31, 2004. Prior to joining Continental, Mr. Bethune held senior management positions with The Boeing Company, Piedmont Airlines, Western Air Lines, Inc. and Braniff Airlines. Mr. Bethune’s primary expertise is in the area of business operations. Other Directorships include: Honeywell International, Inc., Sprint Nextel and Willis Group Holdings."