Hartford selects global wealth VP

Peter Smyth is now senior vice president and director of strategy, development and operations for international wealth management.
JAN 04, 2008
By  Bloomberg
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. has selected Peter Smyth to be senior vice president and director of strategy, development and operations for international wealth management. In this position, Mr. Smyth will advance the company’s international growth strategy, develop business plans for new markets and create strategies for information technology and customer service support. He will also oversee The Hartford’s Brazilian joint venture, Icatu Hartford, which sells life insurance, retirement and savings vehicles. Mr. Smyth will report to Liz Zlatkus, co-chief operating officer of Hartford Life Inc. and president of the international wealth management and group benefits divisions. Currently, the carrier also operates in the United Kingdom and Japan. Previously, Mr. Smyth worked for ING Asia Pacific in Hong Kong, where he oversaw operations in Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Thailand.

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