AAR elects Hema Widhani to its Board of Directors
AAR (NYSE: AIR) has expanded its Board of Directors from 11 to 12 positions with the election of Hema Widhani, effective March 18, 2025. Widhani, currently serving as Prudential Financial's Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, brings over 20 years of experience in digital, marketing, and customer experience.
In her current role, Widhani manages Prudential's enterprise digital and customer experience portfolio and leads several Generative AI initiatives for the company's global insurance and retirement business. Her previous experience includes leadership roles at E*TRADE, Citibank, and the WPP group.
Widhani holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of International Business from Lancaster University. Her appointment aligns with AAR's focus on digital transformation and customer engagement strategies.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) ha ampliato il suo Consiglio di Amministrazione da 11 a 12 membri con l'elezione di Hema Widhani, a partire dal 18 marzo 2025. Widhani, attualmente Chief Digital and Marketing Officer di Prudential Financial, porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel digitale, nel marketing e nell'esperienza del cliente.
Nella sua attuale posizione, Widhani gestisce il portafoglio digitale e dell'esperienza del cliente di Prudential e guida diverse iniziative di Intelligenza Artificiale Generativa per il business globale di assicurazioni e pensioni dell'azienda. La sua esperienza precedente include ruoli di leadership in E*TRADE, Citibank e nel gruppo WPP.
Widhani ha conseguito un MBA presso la Carnegie Mellon University e un Master in International Business presso la Lancaster University. La sua nomina è in linea con l'attenzione di AAR sulla trasformazione digitale e sulle strategie di coinvolgimento del cliente.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) ha ampliado su Junta Directiva de 11 a 12 miembros con la elección de Hema Widhani, efectiva a partir del 18 de marzo de 2025. Widhani, que actualmente se desempeña como Directora Digital y de Marketing de Prudential Financial, aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en digital, marketing y experiencia del cliente.
En su rol actual, Widhani gestiona el portafolio digital y de experiencia del cliente de Prudential y lidera varias iniciativas de IA Generativa para el negocio global de seguros y jubilaciones de la compañía. Su experiencia previa incluye roles de liderazgo en E*TRADE, Citibank y el grupo WPP.
Widhani tiene un MBA de la Universidad Carnegie Mellon y una Maestría en Negocios Internacionales de la Universidad de Lancaster. Su nombramiento se alinea con el enfoque de AAR en la transformación digital y las estrategias de compromiso del cliente.
AAR (NYSE: AIR)는 Hema Widhani의 선출로 이사회를 11명에서 12명으로 확대했습니다. 이는 2025년 3월 18일부터 효력이 발생합니다. Widhani는 현재 Prudential Financial의 디지털 및 마케팅 최고 책임자로 재직 중이며, 디지털, 마케팅 및 고객 경험 분야에서 20년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
현재 역할에서 Widhani는 Prudential의 기업 디지털 및 고객 경험 포트폴리오를 관리하고, 회사의 글로벌 보험 및 퇴직 사업을 위한 여러 생성 AI 이니셔티브를 이끌고 있습니다. 그녀의 이전 경험에는 E*TRADE, Citibank 및 WPP 그룹에서의 리더십 역할이 포함됩니다.
Widhani는 Carnegie Mellon University에서 MBA를, Lancaster University에서 국제 비즈니스 석사 학위를 취득했습니다. 그녀의 임명은 AAR의 디지털 전환 및 고객 참여 전략에 대한 집중과 일치합니다.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) a élargi son Conseil d'Administration de 11 à 12 membres avec l'élection de Hema Widhani, effective à partir du 18 mars 2025. Widhani, actuellement Directrice Digitale et Marketing chez Prudential Financial, apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans le numérique, le marketing et l'expérience client.
Dans son rôle actuel, Widhani gère le portefeuille numérique et l'expérience client de Prudential et dirige plusieurs initiatives d'IA Générative pour les activités mondiales d'assurance et de retraite de l'entreprise. Son expérience précédente comprend des postes de direction chez E*TRADE, Citibank et le groupe WPP.
Widhani est titulaire d'un MBA de la Carnegie Mellon University et d'un Master en Commerce International de la Lancaster University. Sa nomination s'inscrit dans l'optique d'AAR de transformation numérique et de stratégies d'engagement client.
AAR (NYSE: AIR) hat seinen Vorstand von 11 auf 12 Mitglieder erweitert, mit der Wahl von Hema Widhani, die am 18. März 2025 in Kraft tritt. Widhani, die derzeit als Chief Digital and Marketing Officer bei Prudential Financial tätig ist, bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Digital, Marketing und Kundenerfahrung mit.
In ihrer aktuellen Rolle verwaltet Widhani das digitale Portfolio und die Kundenerfahrung von Prudential und leitet mehrere Initiativen zur Generativen KI für das globale Versicherungs- und Rentenunternehmen des Unternehmens. Ihre vorherige Erfahrung umfasst Führungspositionen bei E*TRADE, Citibank und der WPP-Gruppe.
Widhani hat einen MBA von der Carnegie Mellon University und einen Master in International Business von der Lancaster University. Ihre Ernennung steht im Einklang mit AARs Fokus auf digitale Transformation und Kundenbindungsstrategien.
- Board strengthened with digital transformation and AI expertise
- Addition of customer experience and marketing leadership to drive growth
- Strategic alignment with technology-driven future through new board member
- None.
Ms. Widhani brings more than 20 years of experience in digital, marketing, and customer experience. As Prudential Financial's Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, Ms. Widhani manages the company's enterprise digital and customer experience portfolio. She is leading several Generative AI initiatives for Prudential's global insurance and retirement business. She previously served as Prudential Financial's Chief Customer Officer.
Prior to Prudential Financial, Ms. Widhani held various digital, data, and customer-focused leadership roles at E*TRADE, Citibank, and the WPP group.
"Ms. Widhani brings deep experience in revenue expansion and customer engagement through digital transformation and, most recently, the incorporation of AI," said John M. Holmes, AAR's Chairman, President and CEO. "We are excited to have Hema join our Board of Directors."
"AAR is a trusted brand in aviation, known for its commitment to Doing It Right® for customers," said Ms. Widhani. "I am honored to join the AAR Board and be part of the Company's transformative growth strategy."
Ms. Widhani earned a Master of Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of International Business from Lancaster University.
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