Mr. Ankel has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry in Europe and Asia. He joined Allianz Group in 1997 and has been appointed in several senior management positions in Asia and Turkey. Currently he is the Regional Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Asia for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (“AGCS”) and CEO of AGCS's Singapore Branch Office. Prior to his current appointment, he was the CEO of Allianz Turkey from 2010 to 2013. Prior to his appointment as CEO in Allianz Turkey, Mr. Ankel was the CEO of Allianz Malaysia Berhad (“AMB”) from 2004 to 2010 and its insurance subsidiaries namely Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (“AGIC”) from 2007 to 2008 and Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (“ALIM”) from 2008 to 2010. Mr. Ankel was also the Director of AMB, AGIC and ALIM from 2008 to 2010.
Family Relationship
Mr. Ankel is a nominee Director of Allianz SE on the Board of the Company.