Alfred Leu appointed as CEO of Generali Holding Vienna

Generali Group announces that Alfred Leu, currently CEO of Generali Switzerland Holding, has been appointed as CEO of Generali Holding Vienna AG and Generali Versicherung AG as from the 1st January 2016. Peter Thirring will resign as CEO of both companies for personal reasons. Jaime Anchustegui, head of EMEA Regional Office, will lead the Generali Switzerland Holding in the interim-period. Jaime Anchustegui, head of Generali Group’s EMEA Regional Office, said: “I am delighted that someone of the calibre of Alfred will be able to lead our business in Austria. He has achieved consistent success as CEO of the Generali Switzerland Holding and I believe that he has the right skills and experience to further expand our business in Austria. At the same time I would like to thank Peter for his outstanding contribution for the company. Under his leadership Generali was able to maintain successful results in Austria and further strengthen its market position. I wish him the best for his future endeavours.” Alfred Leu will remain a member of the Board of Directors of Generali Switzerland Holding.