Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), the corporate insurer of the Allianz Group, has appointed Willem van Wyk as chief executive officer for Dubai.
He will report to Carsten Scheffel, member of the board of management and chief regions and markets officer.
Van Wyk began his career at AGCS as the head of market management in Australia in 2008. Prior to this, he has served as head of business development for a broker in Dubai and regional manager for an insurer in South Africa.
Carsten Scheffel, chief regions and markets officer, said: “We are very pleased to see Willem assume this new role, bringing a lot of experience and expertise in a growth market for AGCS. He has developed our Australian business in recent years with great success. We have identified substantial potential for growth in MENA and I’m convinced that his leadership skills will help him succeed in this position."