Allianz unveils new Asia Pacific CEO amid reshuffle

Allianz has appointed a new regional CEO of its Asia Pacific business, effective December 1.

Anusha Thavarajah (pictured) succeeds Solmaz Altin, who has decided to leave the organization after 13 years with the company.

Thavarajah is currently Allianz Asia Pacific’s Regional CEO of Life & Health, having joined the business in December 2019 from AIA Malaysia. She has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, having served in various senior leadership roles in the UK, Hong Kong and Malaysia, and was president of the Malaysia Life Insurance Association.

Sergio Balbinot, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz, said: “I am delighted that Anusha will become the new Regional Chief Executive Officer. Her vision reflects our ongoing commitment to accelerate our growth and achieve long-term business success. Having joined our Asia senior leadership team since 2019, Anusha is also no stranger to our management philosophy and will bring valuable experience and insights, built over a long and illustrious career in insurance.

“I would like to thank Solmaz for his contribution to Allianz. He has created significant value for the group, driving lasting transformative and cultural changes that have left a profound impact in our customer and digital strategies. I wish him well for the future.”

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