National Life Group announced that Chief People Officer Michael Veilleux has been promoted to senior vice president.
“As a member of my executive leadership team, Michael has coached all of us to become better versions of ourselves to serve our great company,” CEO and President Mehran Assadi said. “I have complete confidence that under Michael’s leadership we will continue to earn the privilege of recruiting and retaining our most important asset: our people.”
Veilleux joined National Life in 2008 as a recruiter in the People Center, National Life’s human resources department. In 2017 and 2018, he served as interim chief people officer, and in May 2021 he was appointed vice president and chief people officer, overseeing all people-related functions, including organizational learning and development; talent acquisition and retention; and the company’s culture. In March 2022, he was also given responsibility for corporate communications and community relations.
Under Veilleux’s leadership, National Life has strategically repositioned its recruiting initiatives, organizational development, benefits/rewards/wellness, enhanced employee engagement and continued its commitment to lifting its culture through stronger and clearer communication. The company was recently recognized by Cigna with a Healthy Workforce designation.