Allianz Partners has appointed Okan Özdemir as chief officer for health and board member.
Reporting directly to Allianz Partners CEO Tomas Kunzmann, Özdemir (pictured) joins from Allianz Türkiye, where he was chief health officer and executive board member since 2019.
Over 24 years there, he held a number of strategic roles including chief marketing officer, and was instrumental in advancing the company’s market leadership and growth in health insurance while overseeing a significant digital transformation within the business, the insurer said.
Özdemir will continue to focus on Allianz Partners’ health line of business and health portfolio worldwide, while expanding its market leadership in the global health segment.
He succeeds Ida Luka-Lognoné, who is retiring. Luka-Lognoné has led the health business since 2015, overseeing significant growth and expansion, including developing new customer segments and expanding global operations.
Luka-Lognoné has had a 30-year career at the insurer, the last 10 years of which at Allianz Partners where she played a key role in transforming the health business.
Kunzmann said: “We are pleased to welcome Okan as our new chief officer for health, following Ida Luka-Lognoné who has made a lasting impact on our organisation.
“His experience in digital transformation and market expansion reflects Allianz Partners’ strong momentum and our ambition to double revenues by 2030.
“Health remains a critical pillar of our growth strategy, and I am confident that with his leadership, we will continue to introduce innovative solutions that deliver value and peace of mind to millions of customers worldwide.”