Unum announced that Elizabeth Ahmed has been appointed executive vice president of People and Communication for the company effective October 29, 2018. In her role, she will report to President and CEO Richard McKenney and oversee four primary functions: Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Corporate Communications. She will be based at the company’s headquarters in Chattanooga. As a member of the company’s senior leadership committee, Ahmed will work with leaders across the enterprise to develop talent strategies that ensure Unum employees continue to be a competitive advantage. She will also help guide the company on its journey to be more inclusive and ensure Unum is communicating effectively to its various stakeholders. Ahmed is relocating from Cleveland, Ohio, where she was Chief Human Resources Officer at AmTrust Financial Services. Ahmed has also held HR leadership positions at Equity Administration Services, PNC Bank and Marsh USA.