Allianz appoints Ariane Koelbli as Global Head of People and Culture
The experienced HR executive will focus on advancing Allianz’s collaborative and ‘one team’ culture
Allianz Partners has announced the appointment of Ariane Koelbli as Global Head of People and Culture. She will be responsible for defining Allianz’s global HR strategy and implementing initiatives across company culture, talent development, and change management.
Koelbli joined Allianz’s global HR leadership team in 2022. Having spent many years in the financial services industry, she has held global HR and IT leadership roles at multiple insurance companies.
Tomas Kunzmann, CEO of Allianz Partners, commented: “We are fortunate to have such a dynamic and experienced professional as Ariane leading our People and Culture initiatives. Our people are the key enabler of our Peace of Mind vision, and we are committed to fostering a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive mindset across our global organisation that will support us as we continue our growth trajectory. Ariane has been involved in many large-scale transformations during her career and has the skills to cultivate a diverse culture where employees can perform at their best.”
Koelbli added: “I am really thrilled to be leading our People strategy for the benefit of our 22,000 employees around the world. Building a culture that unites employees across borders, aligned with customer needs, while embracing diversity to boost engagement and productivity, is our priority.”
Allianz recently appointed Jacob Fuest as its new Chief Markets Officer and board member.