American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) has announced the appointment of Kelly Lafnitzegger as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources & Diversity Officer (CHRO), effective June 1, 2024. Lafnitzegger brings with her over 30 years of experience, primarily from General Electric (GE), where she held various leadership roles across multiple divisions.
In her new role, Lafnitzegger will report directly to Peter Zaffino, AIG’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, and will be an integral part of AIG’s Executive Leadership Team. She will lead AIG’s global human resources organization, overseeing talent acquisition and management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as global corporate citizenship initiatives.
Zaffino expressed confidence in Lafnitzegger’s ability to drive AIG’s talent strategy, stating, “Kelly’s extensive experience in developing organizational and talent strategies that align with business objectives will be a valuable addition to AIG. Retaining and attracting world-class talent with compelling career opportunities is a top priority as we continue to strive for excellence.”
In response, Lafnitzegger expressed her honor in joining AIG during a pivotal period of industry recognition, emphasizing her commitment to delivering on the company’s purpose and values. She highlighted the opportunity to work alongside AIG’s talented global HR team to drive meaningful change and support the company’s stakeholders.
Lafnitzegger joins AIG from GE Vernova, where she led the separation management office to support the company’s spin-off from GE. Her diverse experience in various HR leadership roles within GE’s Corporate, Capital, Healthcare, Global Research, Transportation, and Power divisions positions her well to lead AIG’s human resources and diversity efforts effectively.
She succeeds Rose Marie Glazer, who transitioned to AIG’s General Counsel role after serving as AIG’s Chief Human Resources & Diversity Officer since January 1, 2022.
AIG, a leading global insurance organization operating in approximately 190 countries and jurisdictions, aims to leverage Lafnitzegger’s expertise to drive its talent strategy forward. The appointment underscores AIG’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion while attracting top talent to support its global operations and objectives.
