Bids farewell to retiring head of expatriate benefits
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIGNA
International today announced that Robert Hughes, formerly chief financial
officer of CIGNA International, will lead the HealthCare Benefits business
group, reporting to CIGNA International President Paul E. Hartley.
Additionally, Tim Buckley, formerly of General Electric (GE), will succeed
Hughes as CIGNA International's chief financial officer. Buckley will
report to Hartley and Michael W. Bell, executive vice president and chief
financial officer for CIGNA Corporation. Both positions are effective
immediately.
HealthCare Benefits Leader
"Throughout his successful 21-year tenure with CIGNA, Bob Hughes held
leadership positions with increasing responsibility in Corporate Finance,
CIGNA HealthCare and CIGNA International. Bob brings the skills, expertise
and business knowledge necessary to build and lead a successful
international health care team," Hartley said.
Hartley also thanked expatriate benefits leader Andrew Mellen, who is
retiring, for his pioneering spirit and strong direction. "The expatriate
benefits business is the success it is today due to Andy's drive,
determination and guidance," Hartley said. "Andy took the helm in 1994 and
ran full speed ahead -- consistently emphasizing service excellence,
product innovation and claims management as the path to success. The
business today is a recognized 'best-in-class' global leader in the
expatriate marketplace."
New CFO
In his new financial role, Tim Buckley will assume executive
responsibility for the financial strategy and management of CIGNA's
international operations. Throughout his 20-year career with GE, Buckley
held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility. Notably, he
served as financial analyst for GE Plastics in Tokyo, corporate auditor for
GE, manager of Financial Planning & Analysis for GE Capital Vendor
Financial Services, CFO for GE Capital in Thailand and CFO for GE Insurance
Solutions in the Americas.
"Tim brings rich talent, experience and energy to this role and will be
a great asset to the CIGNA International senior management team. Under his
leadership, CIGNA International will continue to build on the solid
foundation created by Bob Hughes and his staff," Hartley said.
About CIGNA International HealthCare Benefits
The CIGNA International HealthCare Benefits business group includes the
worldwide expatriate benefits business based in Claymont, Delaware and the
employer-sponsored health benefits businesses in Europe and other select
international markets. CIGNA International is the global business division
of CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI). CIGNA International delivers access to
quality health care and related financial protection programs available to
businesses, affinity groups and individuals around the globe. CIGNA
International does business in 28 countries and jurisdictions and serves
expatriates in more than 170 countries and jurisdictions.
SOURCE CIGNA International
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