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Lincoln Financial Group Names Allison Green Chief Diversity Officer
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PHILADELPHIA, PA, Nov. 18, 2009 / -- Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) today announced that Allison Green has joined the firm as Chief Diversity Officer. In this new position, Green will be responsible for the strategic planning and management of Lincoln Financial Group's diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives.
"I am pleased that we have attracted a professional of Allison's caliber to this important role," said Lisa Buckingham, Chief Human Resources Officer for Lincoln Financial Group. "Nurturing a rich culture of diversity and inclusion is a critical focus for Lincoln Financial. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience drive innovation, support our growth objectives, and produce results that will differentiate Lincoln in today's competitive environment. I am confident that Allison, with her depth and breadth of experience and track record of success, is the right person to lead our company in advancing our initiatives around our core value of diversity."
Prior to joining Lincoln Financial, Green was Corporate Director of Diversity at Wyeth. Her previous positions experience includes Head of the Diversity Department for The Vanguard Group and an extensive Human Resources background which includes roles leading and managing teams focused on Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Talent Management, HR Planning and Integration, Training and Organizational Development. She holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Howard University, Washington D.C. and a B.A. in Psychology from Spelman College, Atlanta, GA.
About Lincoln Financial Group
Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) and its affiliates. With headquarters in the Philadelphia region, the operating companies of Lincoln Financial Group had assets under management of $137 billion as of September 30, 2009. Through its affiliated companies, Lincoln Financial Group offers: annuities; life, group life and disability insurance; 401(k) and 403(b) plans; savings plans; mutual funds; managed accounts; institutional investments; and comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. Affiliates also include: Delaware Investments, the marketing name for Delaware Management Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, including a copy of our most recent SEC reports containing our balance sheets, please visit www.LincolnFinancial.com.
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About DiversityBusiness.com
Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness, with over 50,000 members, is the largest organization of diversity owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities. DiversityBusiness provides research and data collection services for diversity including the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities", "Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America", and others. Its research has been recognized and published by Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of other print and internet publications. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design. DiversityBusiness reaches more diverse suppliers and communicates more information to them on a more frequent basis then all other organizations combined. We also communicate with mainstream businesses, government agencies and educational institutions with information related to diversity. Our magazine reaches over 300,000 readers, a monthly e-newsletter that reaches 2.4 million, and website visitors of 1.2 million a month. It is a leading provider of Supplier Diversity management tools and has the most widely distributed Diversity magazine in the United States. DiversityBusiness.com is produced by Computer Consulting Associates International Inc. (CCAii.com) of Southport, CT. Founded in 1980.
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