Allianz Partners, a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, has appointed Jacob Fuest as its new Chief Markets Officer and Member of the Board of Management, with effect from January 1, 2024.

In his new role, Jacob brings over 17 years of leadership experience. Having joined the insurance company in 2012, he has held key roles across North, Central, and Eastern Europe. Now, he will be responsible for overseeing the global market expansion of the company, including regions across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. 

Prior to joining Allianz, Jacob worked with Bosch, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz in key roles. 

Welcoming Jacob in his new role, Tomas Kunzmann, CEO of Allianz Partners, said, “It is a pleasure to welcome such a high-performing leader as Jacob back to Allianz Partners. His long-standing leadership experience and knowledge of Allianz and the Allianz Partners business, combined with his innovative mindset, put him in an excellent position to drive our local business units forward.”

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Jacob added, “I am thrilled to return to Allianz Partners and lead our markets around the world at this exciting moment of change and transformation. Allianz Partners is known as the growth engine of the Allianz Group, and I am excited about further accelerating this growth journey jointly with an excellent team in more than 75 countries.”