Talanx reappoints ‘outstanding’ chair and CEO ahead of schedule

The supervisory board of German re/insurer  Talanx Group, the parent company of Hannover Re and HDI, has reappointed Torsten Leue (pictured) as chairman of the board and CEO, extending his contract ahead of schedule until May 2028.

Leue took over the CEO role from Herbert Haas in May 2018. Prior to that, he served in various board level roles within the Talanx Group. Before joining Talanx, Leue worked with the Allianz Group in Berlin, Munich and Slovakia.

Haas, chairman of Talanx AG’s supervisory board, said: “Torsten Leue has been extremely successful in developing the Group since he was appointed as Talanx AG’s CEO in May 2018. This applies both to its business performance and to the process of cultural change. The Supervisory Board would like to thank Torsten Leue for this outstanding work and is convinced that he and his team will continue this success in the years to come, to the benefit of all stakeholders.”

Leue commented: “I am very grateful for the confidence shown in me and am looking forward immensely to tackling the challenges ahead. It is a great pleasure to work together with all my colleagues to continue the Talanx Group's success.”

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