Generali appoints new CEO of Hong Kong

Generali Asia has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) of Generali Life Hong Kong and general manager of Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. Hong Kong branch.

Cecilia Chang (Pictured) will take up the role reporting directly to Roberto Leonardi, regional officer, Asia.

Chang joined the Generali Group in 2016 in Hong Kong as head of financial lines and underwriting, Asia for the Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) business and relocated to Milan in 2018 as global head of financial lines & underwriting in GC&C.

Prior to joining Generali, she began her insurance career as a corporate lawyer for a Chicago based carrier and moved on to hold leadership positions in underwriting at multinational carriers in the US and Asia.

Leonardi said: "I am delighted to have Cecilia join us. Cecilia has a wealth of experience in the insurance industry and a strong track record of success. I am confident that Cecilia will provide strong leadership to the team in Hong Kong to drive the continued transformation and growth agenda of Generali Hong Kong."

Chang commented: "I am excited to join Generali Hong Kong and work alongside a high performing team. Leveraging our Group's heritage and global expertise, I look forward to delivering sustainable growth and leading Generali Hong Kong to become a Lifetime Partner to our business partners and customers."

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