RMS shuffles Continental Europe leadership; hires new managing director

Risk modelling firm RMS has hired Oliver Nieswandt as managing director of Continental Europe, based in the company's Zurich office.

Nieswandt replaces Christer Pehrson in this role. RMS said Pehrson is currently completing his assignment in Europe and, after a handover period, will be returning to the US. He will then be based in the RMS New York office.

Nieswandt started his career at Hannover Re where he developed systems for catastrophe risk accumulation, reinsurance treaty administration, and underwriting. This was followed by SAP where his roles included global client director for Allianz and Munich Re, client executive, and manager of custom development projects. Nieswandt also held roles at HCL AXON (as the DACH Insurance Practice leader), and Dell (where he led BFSI for DACH).

Neil Isford, executive vice president, RMS, said: “I am excited to have Oliver joining the RMS team as he brings a wealth of experience in insurance, software, and services to our business. Oliver is viewed by his former managers, employees, and customers as an excellent collaborator who is very focused on developing and supporting his team, as well as being a strong advocate for his clients.”

Nieswandt commented: “RMS’s reputation for client service, technological innovation and scientific rigor is second to none. As businesses and organisations increasingly want to better understand the risks they might face, risk modelling becomes even more important, not only in the boardroom but in society as a whole.”