Zurich Welcomes Fresh Leadership in Risk Management for ANZ Region
Zurich Welcomes Fresh Leadership in Risk Management for ANZ Region
Wainwright's appointment signifies a strategic shift aimed at bolstering Zurich's risk management operations amid an evolving financial landscape. He transitions from Zurich's life insurance division in the United Kingdom, where he likewise served as Chief Risk Officer. His expansive expertise, honed through 25 years in financial services, positions Wainwright as a key asset for Zurich ANZ.
Justin Delaney, Zurich's Chief Executive, lauded Wainwright's arrival, stating, "Mr. Wainwright's international experience and strong technical and leadership skills will further strengthen our local risk management framework. We are eager to integrate his vision and expertise into our leadership team next year."
Wainwright's career is marked by prominent roles not only within Zurich UK but also at Nomura Securities, Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS), and HSBC Global Banking and Markets. This broad spectrum of experience underlines his ability to navigate and mitigate risk in complex financial environments.
Set to commence his new role on January 6, 2025, Wainwright will be relocating to Sydney, and will report directly to Sid Medappa, the Regional Head of Risk for the Asia Pacific (APAC) division at Zurich.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the forthcoming transition, Wainwright remarked, "I am thrilled to join the Zurich team in Australia and am dedicated to advancing our robust risk management capabilities."
As the legacy bearer of a rich 30-year career, Jaimie Sach has been steering Zurich's risk management since 2019. His departure marks the end of an illustrious chapter, paving the way for Wainwright to inject new perspectives and strategies into the ANZ regional risk operations.
This announcement underscores Zurich’s commitment to fortifying its risk management strategies in an environment increasingly characterized by financial complexities. Wainwright's appointment opens a new page in securing Zurich ANZ’s resilience and proactive risk management approach.
The source of this adaptation is an original article published by Newswire on Zurich's executive appointment.
Published:Thursday, 5th Sep 2024
Source: Paige Estritori
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