Argo taps Samsung for chief HR role

Bermuda specialty re/insurer Argo Group has appointed Tony Cicio as chief human resources officer.

He will report to Argo Group CEO Mark Watson III.

Cicio has over 33 years experience in finance and human resources, and most recently served as vice president, HR, at Samsung Electronics.

He also worked at Danone, where he held several senior HR roles. He was also chief financial officer at The Dannon Company, North America.

“Our longstanding commitment to invest in our people lies at the very core of Argo’s values,” said Watson. “We continue to develop our employees to drive innovation and excellence with the conviction that our team gives us a competitive edge in today’s marketplace. Tony’s impressive track record in human resources, combined with his business and finance acumen, will help us further extend that talent advantage.”