Summary
Aflac Incorporated announced a key leadership transition within its finance department. June P. Howard, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will retire effective December 31, 2023. This marks the end of Ms. Howard's tenure, and the company has moved swiftly to appoint a successor. Robin Blackmon has been named the new Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Ms. Blackmon brings extensive experience within Aflac, having most recently served as Vice President and Deputy Chief Accounting Officer. Her appointment reflects a focus on internal talent and continuity in financial leadership, with a compensation package designed to align with her new responsibilities, including a base salary, annual bonus, and performance-based equity award.
Key Highlights
- 1Retirement of June P. Howard, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective December 31, 2023.
- 2Appointment of Robin Blackmon as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 1, 2024.
- 3Ms. Blackmon has been with Aflac since 2011 and most recently served as Vice President and Deputy Chief Accounting Officer.
- 4Ms. Blackmon's prior experience includes roles in financial reporting, investment accounting, and executive compensation.
- 5Ms. Blackmon's new compensation package includes a base salary of $400,000, a target annual bonus of 65% of base salary, and an equity award of approximately $400,000.
- 6The equity award will be performance-based with vesting contingent on achieving company performance goals over a three-year period.