COLUMBUS, Ga., March 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the
leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite in
the United States, announced today
that Aflac U.S. President Teresa
White, Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Audrey Boone Tillman, and Vice
President of Human Resources Brenda
Mullins have all been selected to appear on BLACK ENTERPRISE
Magazine's 2017 list of the Most Powerful Women in Business.
According to Black Enterprise, a leading business publication with
a reported audience of 6 million readers, this is a list of the
highest-ranking and most influential African-American female
executives.
"For a company like Aflac, which prides itself on our diverse
and talented workforce, we are extremely satisfied to see the work
of these very talented women being recognized by BLACK ENTERPRISE
Magazine," Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan
Amos said. "Teresa, Audrey and Brenda are at the top of
their respective disciplines when it comes to making Aflac the
leader of our industry. The entire Aflac family salutes this
outstanding accomplishment."
In compiling this year's list, the BLACK
ENTERPRISE research team conducted in-depth research, with the
final roster being culled from thousands of potential candidates
across numerous industries, including the finance, pharmaceutical
and retail sectors. These executives have authority over budgets
totaling billions of dollars and control subsidiaries, divisions or
departments that affect the fiscal health and direction of their
businesses.
"You could not find a better example of women of power than the
female executives represented in this issue. Our editorial team
developed this list to not only celebrate the black female business
elite," said BLACK ENTERPRISE President and CEO Earl "Butch" Graves
Jr., "but to demonstrate that it requires unparalleled expertise
and resilience to break through barriers that female executives
continue to face today."
The full list of the BLACK ENTERPRISE's 2017 Most
Powerful Women in Business can be found
on www.blackenterprise.com.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt,
Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For six decades, Aflac insurance
policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on
recovery, not financial stress. In the
United States, Aflac is the leading provider of voluntary
insurance at the worksite. Through its trailblazing One Day
PaySM initiative, Aflac U.S. can receive, process,
approve and disburse payment for eligible claims in one business
day. In Japan, Aflac is the
leading provider of medical and cancer insurance and insures 1 in 4
households. Aflac individual and group insurance products help
provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. For 10
consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere as one
of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2017, Fortune magazine
recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in
America for the 19th consecutive year and included Aflac on its
list of Most Admired Companies for the 16th time. In 2015, Aflac's
contact centers were recognized by J.D. Power by providing "An
Outstanding Customer Service Experience" for the Live Phone
Channel. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more
about Aflac and One Day PaySM, visit aflac.com or
espanol.aflac.com.
About BLACK ENTERPRISE
BLACK ENTERPRISE, your ultimate
source for wealth creation, is the premier business, investing and
wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, BLACK
ENTERPRISE has provided essential business information and advice
to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision
makers. Every month, BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine provides 6 million
readers with information on entrepreneurship, careers, and
financial management. As a multimedia company, BLACK ENTERPRISE
produces television programming, business and lifestyle events, web
content and digital media. BLACK ENTERPRISE is the definitive
source of information for and about African American business
markets and leaders, and- Americans. Since 1970, BLACK ENTERPRISE
has provided essential business information and advice to
professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and
decision-makers. Every month, BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine provides 6
million readers with information on entrepreneurship, careers and
financial management. As a multimedia company, BLACK ENTERPRISE
produces television programming, business and lifestyle events, web
content and digital media. BLACK ENTERPRISE is the definitive
source of information for and about African-American business
markets and leaders and is the authority on black business news and
trends.
Media contact – Jon Sullivan,
706.763.4813 or jsullivan@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact – Robin Y.
Wilkey, 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667, FAX: 706.324.6330, or
rwilkey@aflac.com
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