Symetra Names Anne-Marie Diouf SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Symetra Life Insurance Company today announced the appointment of
Anne-Marie Diouf as senior vice president and chief human resources
officer, effective July 1, 2019. She will succeed Chris Katzmar Holmes,
currently senior vice president, human resources and administration, who
will be retiring from Symetra.

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Symetra announced the appointment of Anne-Marie Diouf as senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective July 1, 2019. (Photo: Business Wire)

“I am excited to have Anne-Marie step into this new role and drive
Symetra’s HR strategy forward as we strive to be an employer of choice
in our Pacific Northwest headquarters, in the communities we serve, and
across our industry,” said Margaret Meister, president and chief
executive officer of Symetra Financial Corporation. “Anne-Marie and her
teams are at the heart of how Symetra’s culture is evolving to meet the
diverse needs of our current and future workforce. The talented people
we attract and retain will fuel our growth and success for years to
come.”

Under Ms. Diouf’s oversight, Symetra has successfully implemented
several best-in-class programs, including a new career framework,
continuous performance management and recognition, and inclusive health
benefits. She heads the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion
strategy and initiatives, and is a member of the Chief Operations
Office, an interdisciplinary group of senior leaders responsible for
enterprise-wide operational health, which includes differentiating
Symetra by creating an engaged employee experience. In her new role, Ms.
Diouf will also lead Symetra’s workplace services, business continuity
and corporate security departments, in addition to her human resources
responsibilities.

Ms. Diouf joined Symetra in 2000 as a human resources representative.
She was promoted to vice president in 2010. Prior to Symetra, Ms. Diouf
held HR roles in retail and manufacturing organizations. A Certified
Human Resources Professional, she received a bachelor’s degree in
sociology from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.

About Symetra

Symetra Life Insurance Company is a subsidiary of Symetra Financial
Corporation, a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue,
Washington. In business since 1957, Symetra provides employee benefits,
annuities and life insurance through a national network of benefit
consultants, financial institutions, and independent agents and
advisors. For more information, visit www.symetra.com.

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