Unum Group Names Shelia Anderson Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) has appointed Shelia Anderson as executive vice president and chief information and digital officer. In this role, Anderson will lead the company’s digital transformation organization responsible for designing and building innovative technology solutions that drive growth and improve the lives of Unum’s customers. Anderson will report to Rick McKenney, president and chief executive officer at Unum Group.

“Our commitment to innovation enables us to advance our purpose of helping the working world thrive throughout life’s moments. The addition of Shelia to our executive team continues to accelerate our digital strategy, enhancing both customer and employee experiences. She brings deep expertise and a clear strategic vision to fully leverage technology for the benefit of our customers,” said McKenney.

Throughout her career, Anderson has led technology integration efforts that reduce operational complexity and deliver value through cohesive IT strategies. Her leadership has driven major advancements in cloud computing, AI, and data analytics, particularly in claims processing.

“I’m honored to join Unum Group at such a pivotal moment in its digital journey. I look forward to using technology to build new digital experiences, automate and modernize business processes, accelerate time-to-market for new offerings, and improve customer satisfaction,” said Anderson.

Before joining Unum, Anderson was executive vice president and chief information officer at Aflac. She also held senior technology leadership roles at Liberty Mutual, USAA, Hewlett-Packard, and Electronic Data Systems.

Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Louisiana Tech University and a master’s degree in engineering management from Southern Methodist University. She is a 2025 CIO 100 Hall of Fame inductee, a 2024 Top 100 Women in Fintech honoree, a 2021 Boston CIO Orbie Super Global winner, and serves on the board of directors for the Technology Business Management Council.

About Unum Group

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM), a leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, has been helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years. Through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, the company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services. In 2024, Unum Group reported revenues of $12.9 billion and paid $8.0 billion in benefits. The Fortune 500 company is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere®.

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