Swiss reinsurer Echo Re lines up next CEO

Swiss-based reinsurer  Echo Re has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) succeeding Gilles Meyer (pictured) who is set to retire after five years in the top role.

Fabian Pütz has been named new CEO, with effect from May 2022.

Pütz joined Echo Re in August 2018 as head of controlling, technical accounting and claims and BI/reporting activities.

Before joining Echo Re, he worked for its parent group DEVK since 2011. In his last role at group level, he served as executive assistant to Bernd Zens, group chief financial officer and chairman of Echo Re. In this capacity, he was mainly involved in the group-wide reinsurance and asset management activities with focus on alternative investment strategies.

Zens thanked Gilles for his “valuable contribution in raising Echo Re’s underwriting profile through strategic initiatives”.

Commenting on Pütz's appointment, Zens said: “With his significant impetus during the last three years with Echo Re he has proven his ability and dedication to develop Echo Re from both a strategic and operational perspective. The experience he gained from different positions within the DEVK group makes him the ideal candidate to further build on the very strong basis set by Echo Re’s Management together with the whole team. We wish Fabian all the best in this pivotal role in our company.”

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