The Hartford Names Susan L. Johnson Vice President Of Diversity And Inclusion
The
Hartford named Susan L. Johnson vice president of Diversity and
Inclusion. She is responsible for leading the company’s initiatives to
hire and retain diverse talent, as well as develop strategies that drive
employee engagement and extend the company’s contemporary work practices.
Susan L. Johnson, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion (Photo: Business Wire)
“At The Hartford, engaging a diverse and inclusive workforce that
mirrors the marketplace and local communities is a business imperative,”
said The Hartford’s Chairman, President and CEO Liam E. McGee. “We want
the company to be an inclusive place where people can succeed because of
their differences, not in spite of them. Susan’s appointment
demonstrates The Hartford’s sustained commitment to attracting,
engaging, and retaining the best talent to deliver greater value for
shareholders.”
Prior to joining The Hartford, Johnson was vice president of executive
succession and diversity strategies at Pitney Bowes. She has held a
variety of human resource management positions at Pepsi-Cola and
Campbell Soup Company. Johnson’s experience also includes participation
in local, state and national political campaigns, as well as work on
domestic policy and management issues in the public sector.
Johnson is a member of the board of trustees at the Greenwich Country
Day School. She is also a regional officer for Jack and Jill of America,
Inc. and is an active member of The Links, Inc. She is a graduate of
Spelman College and received a Master’s degree in Industrial and Labor
Relations from Cornell University.
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leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual
funds. The company is widely recognized for its service excellence,
sustainability practices, trust and integrity. More information on the
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