AIG draws new diversity chief; says meaningful talent development top priority
Global insurance conglomerate American International Group (AIG) has replaced its chief human resources and diversity officer with a General Electric veteran, in an effort to attract and retain talent and enhance its strategies. CEO Peter Zaffino emphasised that “meaningful professional development and advancement” are a “top priority” for the company.
Kelly Lafnitzegger will join AIG as executive vice president and chief human resources & diversity #officer (CHRO), effective June 1, 2024. She will report to Zaffino, AIG chairman and chief executive officer, and will be a part of AIG’s executive leadership team.
Lafnitzegger succeeds Rose Marie Glazer, who has served as AIG’s chief human resources & diversity officer since January 1, 2022, and has transitioned to AIG’s general counsel.
In her new role, Lafnitzegger will lead AIG’s global human resources organisation with responsibility for aligning its talent strategy with the company’s strategic and operational objectives. She will oversee talent acquisition and management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and global corporate citizenship.
Lafnitzegger joins AIG from GE Vernova where she led the separation management office to support the company’s spin-off from GE from 2022. Lafnitzegger has previously held a series of human resources leadership roles in GE’s corporate, capital, healthcare, global research, transportation and power divisions.
Zaffino said: “Kelly’s 30 years of experience at General Electric, along with her broad leadership track record of developing organizational and talent strategies that align with business objectives will be a valuable addition to AIG.”
“I am pleased to welcome Kelly as we build on our momentum to become a top-performing global company. Retaining and attracting world-class talent with compelling career opportunities and meaningful professional development and advancement is a top priority.”
Lafnitzegger commented: “I am honoured to join AIG at this exciting time as the company’s industry leadership is being recognized around the world. I look forward to joining Peter’s impressive executive leadership team and to working alongside AIG’s talented global HR team and across the company to deliver on our purpose and values on behalf our colleagues, clients, partners and many stakeholders.”
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