Allianz Trade, a provider of trade credit insurance, has announced that Rodrigo Jimenez will assume the role of Regional CEO for the Asia Pacific region on 1 October 2025.
He will succeed Paul Flanagan, who is retiring after a distinguished 34-year career with the company.
Jimenez will begin his transition into the role on 1 July 2025, with a three-month handover period before officially taking over on 1 October 2025. The appointment is subject to the usual regulatory approval processes.
He has been with Allianz Trade since 2014, when he joined the company as CEO of Allianz Trade in Brazil.
Since 2021, he has served as the Regional Commercial Director for Northern Europe, becoming an integral member of the Regional Management Team.
In his current role, Jimenez has developed distribution strategies and fostered strong collaboration with the Risk department, which have driven both business growth and improved portfolio retention.
He is also a passionate advocate for digital transformation and has played a key role in several transformation projects across Northern Europe.
Jimenez holds an MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral and a degree in Economics from the University of São Paulo.
Jimenez said: “It is an incredibly exciting time to be joining the Asia Pacific region. I am inspired by the growth Asia Pacific has already achieved and the transformative journey ahead, with plans to extend our presence to Vietnam, the thirteenth market in the region.
“Paul has set the bar high, establishing a solid foundation for this expansion, based on an unwavering commitment to customer experience and operational excellence. I look forward to continuing this mission, reinforcing our leadership position and driving innovation that delivers lasting value to our clients and partners across the region. I would like to congratulate Paul on an exemplary 34-year career at Allianz Trade and wish him every happiness in his retirement.”
