Generali Nets Ex-Allianz Executive as Deputy Asia Officer
Italian insurer Generali has hired a 20-year veteran and former Allianz executive as its deputy officer for Asia.
Generali has appointed Sun Lei as deputy regional officer, Asia, according to a statement. Based in Hong Kong, he will report to Rob Leonardi, Asia regional officer.
In his new role, Sun will provide strategic and operational oversight for all of the Italian insurer's China-based entities, strengthen governance with joint venture partners and key stakeholders, and lead regional project initiatives across Asia. He will also play a key role in advancing the sustainability agenda in alignment with the group’s global priorities.
Sun has more than two decades of leadership experience in insurance, finance and M&A across Asia and Europe. He joins from Allianz where he had various positions, including president and CEO of Allianz Korea Life, as well as deputy general manager and chief financial officer at Allianz China Insurance Holding. He was most recently holding a senior role in group M&A at Allianz SE with a focus on Asian markets.
«Asia – and especially China – remains a key growth market for Generali’s Lifetime Partner strategy. Sun Lei’s appointment reinforces our commitment to building a stronger footprint in this dynamic region while deepening our strategic relationships and operational excellence,» commented Leonardi. «His extensive leadership experience across Asia and Europe will help further our ambitions and position us strongly for the next stage of growth.»
