American International Group Inc.'s vice chairman of external affairs, Frank G. Wisner, has announced he plans to retire.
Mr. Wisner, 70, joined AIG in 1997 and served on the board of directors from 1997 until 2003.
Before coming to AIG, Mr. Wisner had retired from the U.S. government with the rank of career ambassador, the highest grade in the Foreign Service. He joined the State Department in 1961 and served in a variety of overseas and Washington positions during his 36-year career.
Among his other posts, Mr. Wisner served successively as U.S. ambassador to Zambia, Egypt, the Philippines and India.
Prior to his posting in New Dehli in 1994, he was undersecretary of defense for policy. Before that position, he was undersecretary of state for international security affairs.
"Throughout his tenure with AIG, Frank Wisner brought his deep knowledge of international affairs and public policy to AIG's businesses in vibrant markets throughout the world," AIG Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Edward M. Liddy said a statement.
"On behalf of all AIG colleagues who have benefited from his many contributions and tireless leadership over the years, we wish Ambassador Wisner the very best in the future," said Mr. Liddy.
An AIG spokesman said a successor is not being named.
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