AIG taps external hire for chief financial officer position

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AIG taps external hire for chief financial officer position

New finance chief makes the switch from Marsh

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By
Terry Gangcuangco

American International Group (AIG) has appointed Keith Walsh (pictured) as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective October 21, 2024.

Reporting to AIG chair and chief executive Peter Zaffino, Walsh brings over 25 years of experience in finance, most recently serving as CFO at Marsh. Prior to that, he was vice president and head of investor relations for Marsh McLennan from 2012 to 2017.

Earlier in his career, Walsh worked for 14 years as an equity research analyst at Citi, focusing on the insurance industry.

Walsh will be succeeding Sabra Purtill, who has served as AIG’s finance chief since January 2023. Purtill will continue to work with Zaffino on strategic initiatives and will also serve as an advisor to Walsh during the transition period.

Zaffino, who also thanked Purtill for her “significant value and contributions during an important period” commented: “Keith is a highly accomplished executive with deep financial expertise and significant investor experience in the financial services sector, particularly the insurance industry.

“I am very confident that he will be an excellent addition to our executive leadership team and brings outstanding leadership to our global finance organisation.”

Walsh, meanwhile, added: “AIG has executed an exceptional business and financial turnaround, and I am honoured to join this iconic company in its next phase of industry leadership and growth.