News By Last Name: Pretto, Christina

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

American International Group Appoints Jeff Hurd, Michael Cowan and Christina Pretto

American International GroupAmerican International Group has named Jeff Hurd as the new head of human resources.

Michael Cowan has been appointed as chief administrative officer.

In his new role, Mr. Cowan will oversee the company’s operations and systems, corporate administration, and the separation office, which focuses on readying businesses for deals.

Mr. Cowan is a longtime employee at Merrill Lynch.

Christina Pretto has been appointed as AIG’s senior vice president – communications, succeeding Nick Ashooh.

Ms. Pretto joined AIG’s communications department a year ago.


Monday, January 12, 2009

American International Group Appoints Christina Pretto

American International Group has announced that Christina Pretto has joined AIG as vice president, corporate media relations. Ms. Pretto will oversee all aspects of AIG’s corporate media relations, including developing and implementing AIG’s media relations strategy, counseling senior management on media affairs, and coordinating media activities with AIG’s communications professionals around the world. Ms. Pretto joins AIG from Citigroup, where she was managing director and global head of public affairs, serving as chief media spokesperson.-Business Wire