Vu will report to Alex Cook, senior vice president and head of strategic capabilities.
"Considering Don's impressive experience and track record of success, we are delighted to welcome him to the team at this exciting point in our innovation journey," said Cook, in a statement. "We look forward to the role Don will play in furthering our digitization efforts and leveraging AI to provide industry-leading experiences for our customers, agents, advisors, and employees."
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