Bronin Chooses Phoenix Cos. Executive As Hartford’s New COO

Jan. 23--HARTFORD -- A top official at The Phoenix Cos. has been nominated to join Mayor Luke Bronin's team as Hartford's chief operating officer.

Bonnie J. Malley, executive vice president and chief financial officer at the insurance giant, will start work with the city after The Phoenix's merger with Nassau Reinsurance Group Holdings is complete. Her start date was not disclosed.

Malley's appointment needs city council confirmation.

"I am thrilled to nominate Bonnie to serve as chief operating officer," Bronin said in a statement Friday afternoon. "Bonnie's extensive leadership experience ... will be a huge asset to the City of Hartford."

Malley has recently served on Bronin's transition team, as head of his financial review and audit committee. She is also a member of the team's personnel committee.

"I am honored to be nominated to serve in Mayor Bronin's administration at such a critical time for Hartford," Malley said in Bronin's printed release. "If confirmed by [the] council, I will work tirelessly to help our city address the current challenges and realize our potential."

Before she became CFO at Phoenix, Malley was chief administrative officer there, responsible for overseeing human resources, information technology and other administrative functions.

She lives in downtown Hartford.

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