Aegon Appoints Jennifer Palmieri as Chief Human Resources Officer

Aegon announced the appointment of Jennifer Palmieri as its new Chief Human Resources Officer and a member of the Executive Committee, effective June 29, 2026. She will succeed Holly Waters, who is retiring on June 1, 2026. Palmieri brings over 25 years of experience in HR strategy and talent development, having previously served as Chief People Officer at Westfield Insurance and holding senior HR roles at Cigna. CEO Lard Friese emphasized her crucial role in strengthening people and leadership capabilities, particularly during the company's planned transition of its head office and legal seat to the United States.