VIG Re, announced organizational changes to its Board of Management, effective 1 January 2025. These changes are designed to further enhance the company's strategic direction and operational efficiency, the company’s press release stated.
 

• Ivana Jurčíková, a current Board member, will assume the role of the newly created Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this capacity, Ms. Jurčíková will lead VIG Re's digital transformation initiatives, aiming to streamline operations and enhance customer service. “I am honoured to take on the role of COO and lead VIG Re's digital transformation. By embracing technology and innovation, we will enhance our efficiency and customer experience, strengthen our market position, and deliver excellent service to our clients and partners,” she said.
• Wolfgang Hajek joins the Board as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing a wealth of experience in insurance, corporate finance, and asset management. In his new role, Mr. Hajek will manage and oversee all financial dimensions of VIG Re, including financial planning, economic and regulatory balance sheet management. “I am excited to join VIG Re and contribute to its future success and growth strategy. Collaborating with such a talented team presents an incredible opportunity to build on the foundations already established, and I very much look forward to mutually developing and leveraging our joint regional and group-wide expertise to continue and drive financial performance as well as strategic growth,” Mr. Hajek said.

“We are excited to welcome Wolfgang to our Board and to see Ivana taking on the newly established role as COO,” said Tobias Sonndorfer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VIG Re. “These changes reflect our commitment to strengthening our leadership team and driving sustainable growth.”

“The appointments of Wolfgang Hajek as CFO and Ivana Jurčíková as COO represent a significant step forward in VIG Re's strategic development," stated Dr. Peter Thirring, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of VIG Re. " Mr. Hajek's financial acumen and Ms. Jurčíková's proven leadership will play a vital role in guiding VIG Re's future growth and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients."

VIG Re’s Board of Management as of 1 January 2025:
 

• Tobias Sonndorfer: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, responsible for strategic and business leadership, orchestration, and stakeholder relations.
• Wolfgang Hajek: Chief Financial Officer, responsible for managing and overseeing all financial dimensions of VIG Re.
• Ivana Jurčíková: Chief Operating Officer, responsible for executing digital transformation and spearheading operational excellence.
• Stephan Wirz: Chief Business Officer, responsible for business origination and leadership of the client and market organization.

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