Allianz hired a new regional chief financial officer for Asia Pacific, who will be responsible for executing the firm's growth strategy in the region.

Aaron Fryer is the new regional chief financial officer (CFO) for Asia Pacific, effective 1 January. Based in the Singapore regional office, Fry will report to the Allianz Asia Pacific regional chief executive George Sartorel.

Fryer was previously deputy regional CFO at Allianz before this appointment. He served as Country CFO before joining Allianz in 2018. He is responsible for supporting Allianz’s growth strategy in Asia, driving long term performance and value creation, and managing all aspects for the finance division – including business reporting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and tax. 

Aaron assumes the role previously held by Renate Wagner, who will continue to lead as Allianz’s regional head of Life & Health Insurance, Asia Pacific.