Aegon has appointed Astrid Jäkel (pictured) as chief risk officer (CRO) and as a member of the life insurer’s management board
She will take up the role from 1 March and will be managing Aegon’s group risk and actuarial functions, along with maintaining the group’s risk management framework and overseeing risk management capabilities.
Jäkel joins Aegon from international management consultancy firm Oliver Wyman where she has been a partner in its European insurance and asset management practice, co-leader of the European insurance financial effectiveness team as well as a member of the board of Oliver Wyman’s Swiss subsidiary.
Her consulting work has focused on high-impact risk, capital, asset liability and investment management topics.
She has worked with European and global insurers on a range of projects to help transform and optimise their risk, finance, and investment capabilities.
This includes the management of market, credit, insurance, and non-financial risks.
Commenting on Jäkel’s appointment, Lard Friese, CEO at Aegon, said: “I am delighted that Astrid will be joining our leadership team as chief risk officer.
“She is a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of track record in the risk domain, and she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this key leadership position.
“A strong risk management culture is imperative as we build momentum on our journey to become a high-performing company.”