Thomas R. Giddens Named Senior Vice President, Co-Director of U.S. Sales at Aflac

COLUMBUS, Ga., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aflac Incorporated announced today that Thomas R. Giddens has been named senior vice president, co-director of sales.  Giddens will work in tandem with Ronald S. Sanders, senior vice president, director of sales, to strengthen Aflac's position as the market leader of supplemental insurance.

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"As the voluntary benefits industry continues to evolve and become more complex, it became clear that there is a need for a co-director to assist in managing the many sales initiatives at Aflac," said Ronald S. Sanders, senior vice president, director of sales. "I'm pleased that Tom accepted the position and look forward to working closely with him to manage the growth and performance of our team."

Giddens joined Aflac in 1983 as assistant vice president before serving in the field for more than 20 years. He was a regional sales coordinator in Atlanta where he consistently exceeded goals, resulting in his promotion to state sales coordinator of Georgia-North. As state sales coordinator, Giddens was recognized as the company's top salesperson for three consecutive years, earning the company's all-time sales record.  In 2007, Giddens' numerous achievements and contributions were recognized when he became the youngest member of the Aflac Sales Hall of Fame. Giddens was subsequently named Southeast territory director in 2009 where his team leads in sales.

"Tom is a phenomenal team-builder, sales leader and business-minded professional whose companywide records still stand today," said Paul S. Amos II, president and COO of Aflac. "The depth of his practical experience, leadership style and remarkable success at the company will inspire our field force and help drive sales."

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SOURCE Aflac Incorporated