Life insurer and asset manager Aegon has appointed Michele Bareggi as Chief Strategy, Transformation and Growth Officer, and member of Aegon’s Executive Committee, starting November 1, 2024.
The executive is succeeding Duncan Russell, who took on the role of Group CFO in September 2024.
Bareggi, who has over 25 years of financial services experience, is joining Aegon from Athora, an European savings and retirement services group.
His leadership at Athora has seen the company expand its presence into Belgium, Ireland, Italy, and the Netherlands. Prior to his role at Athora, Bareggi gained extensive experience in both private and public markets through various positions at prominent global investment banks like Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse.
Lard Friese, Aegon Chief Executive Officer, commented: “I am pleased Michele is joining Aegon. His extensive experience in investment banking, transforming organisations and leading customer-focused innovation will be invaluable as we accelerate our strategy to transform our businesses into leaders in their markets.”
Bareggi stated: “I’m excited to join Aegon at such a pivotal time. I look forward to working with the teams at Aegon and its business units to drive transformation initiatives that will support Aegon’s strategy and create sustainable growth for the company and all its stakeholders.”
