COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 24,
2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated announced today that
it has named Charles D. Lake II to
serve as president of Aflac International, reporting to Aflac and
Aflac Incorporated Chairman and CEO Daniel
P. Amos. In addition, Lake has been named to Aflac
International's board of directors. Aflac International is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated. Lake will continue to serve
as chairman of Aflac Japan, a position he has held since 2008.
In this key leadership role, Lake will be responsible for the
development and implementation of strategies to address initiatives
in international public affairs, particularly in response to global
standards-setting entities such as the International Association of
Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) and the Financial Stability Board
(FSB).
Lake brings nearly three decades of professional experience to
this new position. He joined Aflac International in February 1999 and Aflac Japan in June 1999, becoming deputy president in 2001,
president in 2003, vice chairman in 2005, and chairman in 2008.
Prior to his approximately 15-year career with Aflac, Lake
practiced law in Washington, D.C.
and also served as director of Japan Affairs and special counsel at
the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in the Executive Office
of the President.
Regarding Lake's new role, Dan
Amos commented, "Charles' extensive knowledge of Aflac's
core business operations and his vast experience in international
economic policy makes him ideally suited for this role. He is an
exceptional leader and a highly respected professional, both
internally and externally. We anticipate he will continue to build
on his record of excellence in his newly expanded role representing
the company on a full range of international issues."
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fast. For nearly 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. In
Japan, Aflac is the number one
life insurance company in terms of individual policies in force.
Aflac individual and group insurance products help provide
protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. For seven
consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere
magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2014,
FORTUNE magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies
to Work For in America for the 16th consecutive year. Also, in
2013, FORTUNE magazine included Aflac on its list of Most Admired
Companies for the 12th time, ranking the company number one in the
life and health insurance category. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune
500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit aflac.com or
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