CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) today announced that Diane Garofalo will become
the new senior vice president of Corporate Human Resources. Eileen
Farrar, who currently holds that position, has announced her retirement
from the company at year end.
“Eileen has made many significant contributions in her 33 years with
Unum, most recently as a member of my management team,” said Thomas R.
Watjen, chief executive officer of Unum. “We will certainly miss
Eileen’s leadership, and we wish her well in retirement.”
Garofalo, currently senior vice president of the Benefit Center for Unum
US, will assume her new role effective June 1. During her tenure at
Unum, Garofalo has held many positions within the underwriting, human
resources, benefits and products organizations. Throughout her career,
she has had responsibility for the management of the group life product
line, underwriting of national accounts, and the development and
implementation of human resource strategies.
Garofalo has earned the designation of Certified Employee Benefit
Specialist (CEBS), is a member of the international foundation of
Certified Employee Benefits Specialists and has taught classes for
industry professionals seeking such certification.
“Diane has had a successful 32-year career with Unum, and I have
tremendous confidence in her ability to lead the Human Resources
organization and support the needs of our business areas,” Watjen said.
“Eileen will be working closely with Diane through the remainder of the
year to ensure a smooth transition.”
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is one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and
services and the largest provider of group and individual disability
income protection insurance in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Source: Unum Group