COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the
leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite in
the United States, announced today
that two members of the company's board of directors were honored
by Savoy Magazine, having been named to the magazine's list of Most
Influential Black Corporate Directors. The list, appearing in the
July 2016 issue of Savoy, named 300
corporate directors who have distinguished themselves as board
members.
"We are proud and pleased that Mel and Ben are being recognized
as being among the elite directors in corporate America," Aflac
Chairman and CEO Dan Amos said.
"Their experience and integrity have been invaluable to the success
of Aflac as a profitable, ethical and diverse company. This
recognition is well-earned for both of these incredible men."
Dr. Melvin Stith is dean emeritus
of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University and served as dean from 2005
until July 2013. Prior to taking this
position in 2005, Dr. Stith was the dean emeritus and Jim Moran
Professor of Business Administration at Florida State University for 13 years. He has been
a professor of marketing and business since 1977 after having
served in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Command and achieving
the rank of captain. He holds a bachelor's degree from Norfolk
State College and a Master of Business Administration and Ph.D. in
marketing from Syracuse University. Dr.
Stith's leadership skills in consensus-building, risk management
and executive management and his financial acumen add an important
dimension to Aflac's board composition.
Robert "Ben" Johnson retired from Porter
Novelli in October 2014, where
he had been a senior advisor since 2003. Until 2008, he served as
chairman and CEO of the OneAmerica Foundation, an organization that
promotes dialogue and solidarity among Americans of all races and
provides education, grants and technical equipment to disadvantaged
youth of all ethnic backgrounds. Prior to this, he served in
President Clinton's White House as an assistant to the president
and director of the president's initiative for OneAmerica. He
served two years in the Carter administration and was one of the 30
staff members to serve the entire eight years in the Clinton White
House, achieving the distinction of being one of the
longest-serving African-Americans in White House history. Promotion
of diversity is important to Aflac and one of many areas in which
Mr. Johnson provides extensive experience to the board.
Additionally, Mr. Johnson's significant public relations experience
provides the board with valuable expertise in conducting the
company's public outreach.
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 2016, Fortune magazine
recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in
America for the 18th consecutive year and included Aflac on its
list of Most Admired Companies for the 15th time, ranking the
company No. 1 in innovation for the insurance, life and health
category for the second consecutive year. 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 Savoy
From entertainment to sports, business to
politics, design to style, Savoy is a cultural catalyst for the
African-American community – a magazine that showcases and drives
positive dialogue on and about black culture. With its unique mix
of stunning photography from major events, in-depth reporting and
social commentary, Savoy accelerates ideas and images to center
stage. Each issue, Savoy is an unrivaled media event that reaches
the progressive, modern and sophisticated African-American consumer
who demands the best in news coverage and that their voice is
heard.
Aflac herein means American Family Life Assurance Company of
Columbus and American Family Life
Assurance Company of New York.
Media contacts – 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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