Allianz Partners has appointed Ariane Koelbli as global head of people and culture.
Koelbli (pictured) is responsible for defining global HR strategy and implementing initiatives to support its growth ambitions, with a focus on company culture, talent development and change management.
She joined Allianz Partners in November 2022 from Swiss Re as head of HR business partners and HR country leads, as part of the global HR leadership team. In that role, she was charged with strengthening the impact of HR across the business and globalising the HR delivery model.
Her previous roles includes global head of HR for IT at Swiss Re and before that global head of HR technology at Zurich.
Tomas Kunzmann, CEO of Allianz Partners, said: “We are fortunate to have such a dynamic and experienced professional as Ariane leading our people and culture initiatives.
“Our people are the key enabler of our Peace of Mind vision, and we are committed to fostering a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive mindset across our global organisation that will support us as we continue on our growth trajectory.
“Ariane has been involved in many large-scale transformations during her career and has the skills to cultivate a diverse culture where employees can perform at their best.”
Koelbli added: “As someone who is truly passionate about growing businesses by developing people, I am really thrilled to be leading our people strategy for the benefit of our 22,000 employees around the world.
“Building a culture that unites employees across borders, aligned with customer needs, while embracing diversity to boost engagement and productivity, is our priority.
“Integrating customer perspectives into HR strategies ensures a responsive, agile, and committed workforce, meeting evolving demands.
“Our people are the foundation of our business, and I look forward to continuing to grow the creativity, innovation, and collective spirit of our One Team culture.”