The Hartford Appoints New VP of Diversity and Inclusion

The Hartford HIG, today announced it has named Grace Figueredo, 52, vice president of diversity and inclusion. She will report to Eileen Whelley, executive vice president of human resources at The Hartford. The appointment is effective today. “The Hartford recognizes that having a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers we serve, and the communities in which we operate, is critical to our business success," said Whelley. “Grace is a welcome addition to our team as we further build and energize our diverse work force.” In her role, Figueredo will be a strategic leader in advancing diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness at The Hartford. She will be accountable for developing strategies that drive employee engagement and extend contemporary work practices to meet the needs of the business and employees.