F&G Annuities & Life Appoints Celina J. Wang Doka to its Board of Directors

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F&G Annuities & Life, Inc., a leading provider of insurance solutions, has appointed Celina J. Wang Doka as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023. Doka brings extensive experience in accounting and auditing services, particularly in the real estate, title insurance, and investment management industries. As the fourth independent director, Doka's addition creates an equal balance between internal management and independent directors, guiding the company in its strategic initiatives to expand its business and deliver value to shareholders.

Key Takeaways:

  • Celina J. Wang Doka, a retired audit partner of KPMG LLP, has been appointed to F&G's Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023.
  • Doka brings significant financial and accounting expertise, accumulated over decades at KPMG, to the Board.
  • Her responsibilities included leading KPMG's Building, Construction and Real Estate practice in the firm's Orange County office, serving on KPMG's Partnership Audit Committee, and co-leading the Orange County Chapter of KPMG's Network of Women.
  • Doka's expertise spans accounting, auditing services, and specializes in the real estate, title insurance, investment management, civil engineering, medical device, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries.
  • The addition of Doka creates an equal balance between internal management and independent directors on the Board, providing guidance for the company's strategic initiatives.
  • F&G is committed to helping Americans turn their aspirations into reality and is a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients.

Statistics:

  • 4: The number of independent members on F&G's Board of Directors following the appointment of Celina Doka.
  • 1993-2021: Doka served as a partner at KPMG LLP, covering 28 years during which she led the firm's Building, Construction and Real Estate practice.
  • 8: The total number of members on F&G's Board of Directors, including the new appointment.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "F&G Annuities & Life Appoints Celina J. Wang Doka to its Board of Directors" (June 1, 2023)
  • Fidelity & Guaranty Life, Official Statement (June 1, 2023)