International re/insurance industry think tank The Geneva Association has appointed Kai-Uwe Schanz as deputy managing director and head of research & foresight.
Schanz spent 12 years co-running Dr Schanz, Alms & Company, a research and business development consultancy, as well as serving as an external advisor to The GA.
He joins with over 20 years’ experience having spent time with leading firms such as Zurich and Swiss Re.
“Kai joins The Geneva Association at a pivotal time, as we take forward a refreshed research strategy that better supports the GA’s new mission and our stakeholders’ priorities,” Jad Ariss, Managing Director of The Geneva Association, commented.
“The GA will benefit tremendously from Kai’s multi-faceted background and expertise in global economics, research and communications, in senior roles in the industry and as a sought-after consultant. We are thrilled to have Kai join the team.”
Commenting on his appointment, Schanz said, “I am excited for the challenging mandate before me. Though I have collaborated closely with The Geneva Association for many years, I look forward to deepening my engagement and helping the organisation’s research achieve maximum value for the industry.
“At the same time, I will continue in a research capacity as head of the GA’s Socio-economic Resilience workstream. It is the best of both worlds for me, and it will be an honour to work with Managing Director Jad Ariss and the GA team to bring our goals to fruition.”
