American International Group, Inc. recently announced that Juan Perez, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Salesforce, has been elected to its Board of Directors as an independent Director, effective immediately.
With more than 30 years of experience leading strategic technology initiatives at Fortune 500 companies, Mr. Perez is a distinguished technology executive with deep expertise in artificial intelligence, data strategy and digital transformation. As CIO of Salesforce, he oversees the global IT organization and data strategy and advises on product strategy. Previously, Mr. Perez served as CIO and Engineering Officer at UPS, where he drove the company’s adoption of advanced analytics and led the implementation of technologies including AI.
“I am very pleased to welcome Juan to the AIG Board of Directors and look forward to his contributions as we continue to advance our data and digital strategy,” said Peter Zaffino, Chairman & CEO, AIG.
John Rice, Lead Independent Director, AIG noted: “Juan’s experience at the forefront of enterprise AI and working with leading companies on digital transformation aligns well with AIG’s focus on delivering exceptional value to clients and stakeholders.”
“I am impressed with AIG’s underwriting profitability, financial performance and strategic progress in multiple key areas including their development of a GenAI and Large Language Model powered solution,” said Juan Perez. “I am honored to join AIG’s Board of Directors and support AIG’s colleagues around the world as they continue to position the company for long-term success.”
Mr. Perez holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering and a master’s degree in computer and manufacturing engineering from the University of Southern California. He is a director of The Hershey Company and Wabtec Corporation and serves on the advisory boards of the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Southern California and the School of Business at Georgia Tech.
