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Vesttoo appoints General Managers across Europe, South Korea, UAE

3rd March 2022 - Author: Matt Sheehan

Vesttoo, an AI-based insurance-linked investment platform, has expanded its global leadership team to include key industry veterans who will manage the company’s offices in London, Seoul, as well as Dubai.

vesttoo-logoThe executives include the former CEO of Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty UK, former CEO of AIG Korea, and a former high-ranking manager at Investbridge Capital.

They will oversee Vesttoo’s market penetration in Europe, Asia, and the Emirates, and will support the company in reaching its $7bn capacity target.

Brian Kirwan, General Manager for Vesttoo Europe, has over 30 years of industry experience, with previous roles including CEO of Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty UK.

Douglas Min, General Manager for Vesttoo Korea, similarly has more than 35 years’ experience has held various senior roles in Business Development, Underwriting, and Risk including as CEO of AIG Korea.

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And finally, Omar Ali, General Manager for Vesttoo UAE, has over a decade of compliance and legal experience across the investment sector, holding leading positions at Investbridge Capital and Mirabaud Middle East Limited.

He will establish, operate and grow the Vesttoo business in the United Arab Emirates, including recruiting talent and facilitating local investor relationships and brand awareness in UAE.

“Our number one focus is to create diversified insurance-linked investment options with multiple access points for investors – and we’ve recruited talented leaders to help us do just that,” said Yaniv Bertele, CEO and Co-Founder of Vesttoo.

“Brian, Douglas, and Omar bring a wealth of experience and an unparalleled network to our team. I’m proud to have them join the Vesttoo family and look forward to our future work together.”

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