The Exit Interview: Aflac's Long-Time President Talks Her Retirement & What She Wants Gen-Z To Know About Working

On April 6, 2023, Aflac announced the retirement of Teresa White, the first woman and first African-American to lead Aflac U.S., a nearly $40 billion supplemental insurance firm.

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On April 6, 2023, Aflac announced the retirement of Teresa White, the first woman and first African-American to lead Aflac U.S., a nearly $40 billion supplemental insurance firm. With over 20 years at the company, White joined in 1998 as a vice president and played a significant role in diversifying the workforce, with 65% of Aflac's 5,700 employees being women and nearly 50% people of color. Her leadership has been pivotal in shaping company culture and fostering inclusivity. White's departure marks a significant transition for Aflac as it prepares for a new era of leadership.

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04/06/2023 - 09:15 AM EDT

Originally published in Essence Magazine

By Jasmine Browley

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 6, 2023 / Growing up, many of us were taught that hard work would beget great fortune. That being a good steward would lay the groundwork for a beautiful life. Teresa White is a living example of that formula and after more than 20 years, she's reaping the fruits of her labor.

A labor of love to be exact.

She's the first woman and first African-American to serve as president of Aflac U.S., the supplemental insurance firm worth nearly $40 billion.

She'd first joined the company in 1998 as a vice president leading payroll administration, policyholder administration, and overseeing new business operations. By the end of her tenure, left an imprint that led to 65 percent of Aflac's 5,700 employees being women, and nearly 50 percent people of color.

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