Global life and health reinsurer, Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), has announced the addition of Steven Van Wyk, currently Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Head of Technology & Innovation at PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., to its Board of Directors.
Van Wyk will start his tenure as an independent director on February 1st, 2019, increasing the size of RGA’s Board of Directors to 12.
He brings more than 30 years of experience in IT and operations, and prior to his current role at PNC Financial Services, he was Global CIO for ING Group. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of the Banking Industry Architecture Network.
Anna Manning, RGA’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), said: “Steve has an accomplished career leading IT operations at major financial services organizations and global companies. His proven experience in IT transformation, innovation and digital consumer engagement will serve the RGA board well as we seek to capitalize on the rapid advances in technology impacting the insurance industry.”
Chairman of the Board of Directors, J. Cliff Eason, added: “The depth of Steve’s IT and operations experience will augment the board’s ability to advise and support business initiatives across the company. His aptitude for resolving complex issues, developing innovative solutions, and identifying cost improvements will provide great value to the board.”
