Allianz appoints new CIO to lead AGCS' business transformation

Allianz has appointed Olav Spiegel as new chief information officer (CIO) of  Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) to lead the digital transformation of its business.

The move is a part of its 'New AGCS strategy' targeting a "holistic overhaul" of its IT operating model with core functions working in partnership with underwriting, claims, finance or sales requirements and translating them into data-driven and digital end-to-end solutions.

In his new role, Spiegel will lead AGCS’s new IT organisation, which aims to establish scaled agile methodologies to efficiently coordinate solution delivery across various functions and teams.

Spiegel will also oversee other functions such as workplace strategy and enterprise architecture, driving the further integration of AGCS’ IT into Allianz Group’s systems and platforms to leverage existing innovation and technology.

He joins AGCS from Allianz SE where he was responsible for developing the modern workplace strategy including recent enhancements in response to the COVID-19 crisis. He joined the group in 2016 as head of business operations and COO for Allianz Technology of America (ATA).

AGCS chief operating officer Bettina Dietsche said: “Digitalisation is an integral part of our New AGCS strategy and with our IT Transformation we support the transformation of the wider business into a next-generation insurer.

“I am delighted that, with Olav, we have found a new CIO who is familiar with AGCS and the wider IT ecosystem in the Allianz Group, in Europe and North America. He also brings a proven track record as digital transformation leader with both technology expertise and change management experience.”

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