MLC Life Insurance brings tech expert to board

Jacqueline Korhonen joined the board on 7 December 2018 as an independent non-executive director, MLC Life Insurance said in a statement. She will also serve as a member of the audit, disclosure and risk committees.

Ms Korhonen has more than 30 years of experience in the technology sector, most recently as Asia-Pacific vice president of cognitive process transformation services with IBM. Prior to that she was the chief executive with Infosys Australia from 2008 to 2014.

She is also a non-executive director of NetComm, a committee member of Chief Executive Women, a council member of International House, Sydney University and an advisory board member of the NSW government Data and Analytics Centre.

“Attracting people of Jacqueline’s calibre, with extensive experience with some of the world’s biggest IT companies, will enhance our leadership in service of our customers,” said MLC Life Insurance chairman Peter Grey.

Ms Korhonen said she’s thrilled to be joining the board, and that her experience will further support the company’s investment in people, technology, innovation and processes.

“MLC Life Insurance has a clear vision to deliver a great experience for customers, supported by world-class technology, and I’m excited to play my part in that,” she said.

Adrian Flores

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