American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has elected Courtney Leimkuhler, co-founder and Managing Partner of Springbank, to its Board of Directors as an independent Director.
An accomplished executive, Leimkuhler began her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs. She then joined NYSE Euronext, where she spent nearly a decade leading Corporate Strategy and M&A, and played a crucial role in its transformation into a publicly traded exchange.
After NYSE, she served as Chief Financial Officer of Marsh, a global insurance brokerage. In 2019 she became a co-founder and Managing Partner of venture fund Springbank Collective. Leimkuhler also serves on several venture-backed company boards.
Peter Zaffino, Chairman & CEO, AIG, said: Courtney’s extensive background in financial services, including the global insurance industry, combined with her leadership in developing data and digital companies that have differentiated themselves in the markets where they compete, will be an excellent addition to the AIG Board of Directors.
“I am very confident that Courtney’s significant experience will bring insightful perspective, and I look forward to working with her to support AIG’s position as a top-performing company in financial services.”
John Rice, Lead Independent Director, AIG noted: “Courtney Leimkuhler’s deep expertise in capital markets, risk management, and data combined with her experience in tech investments will be a tremendous asset to AIG’s Board of Directors. I look forward to welcoming her to the Board as AIG continues to deliver on its strategy and solidifies its position as a global market leader.”
Commenting on her appointment, Courtney Leimkuhler added: “I am deeply honored to join the AIG Board of Directors and truly inspired by the company’s remarkable business turnaround under the leadership of Peter Zaffino.
“AIG’s significant influence in the insurance industry and focus on solving complex risks for its clients and partners and innovative use of Gen AI and other technologies is impressive and I am excited to support this next phase of growth.”
