Swiss Re creates new chief data role to shape digital transformation strategy

Global reinsurer Swiss Re has appointed Ian Haycock to the newly created role of chief data officer to further shape the company's digital transformation strategy.

Haycock will assume the new role from May 1, and work with Youngran Kim, who was appointed group chief technology officer earlier this month.

Haycock has more than 32 years' experience in technology, analytics and operations, including 26 years within financial services.

He joined Swiss Re in 2003 as head of technology for capital management and advisory. In 2008, Haycock took on the role as head enabling program asset management, which was responsible for rebuilding the asset management platform following the financial crisis. Since 2012, he has held the role of chief operating officer for Asset Management.

Anette Bronder, Swiss Re's group chief operations officer, said: "Data-based insights are key in facilitating good decision making, especially in today's ever changing environment. In this new role, Ian will be refining our data strategy, data governance and data structure with the aim of further strengthening our footprint as a tech-enabled risk knowledge company. Ian will also be responsible for the enabling of new data driven business models and digital solutions."