Paris, January 29th, 2025
Allianz Partners, a world leader in insurance and assistance services, has announced three strategic appointments in its leadership team, supporting the company’s growth ambitions.
Laurent Floquet will move to the role of Chief Operating Officer with Beatriz Corti named Chief Officer for Mobility & Assistance and Clara Silvestri succeeding Beatriz as Chief Transformation Officer
Laurent Floquet
Effective January 1st, Laurent Floquet has taken over the role of Chief Operating Officer at Allianz Partners. Since 2022, Laurent has served as a Member of the Board and Chief Officer for Mobility & Assistance. Previously Laurent held key leadership positions, including Chief Transformation Officer and Regional Managing Director for North, Central, and Eastern Europe (NCEE). In his ten-year tenure with the Group, Laurent has driven significant growth and innovation, having overseen numerous business wins, renewals and expansions across all lines of business. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in the launch of Allianz Partners’ digital platform allyz.
Laurent holds an MBA from the EMlyon Business School.
Laurent succeeds Lars Rogge, after his contract expired at the end of 2024.
Beatriz Corti
Beatriz Corti, Board Member and Chief Transformation Officer, succeeds Laurent Floquet as Chief Officer for Mobility & Assistance effective January 1st. With close to 20 years within the Allianz Group including leadership roles at Allianz Seguros and Allianz SE, Beatriz joined Allianz Partners in late 2022 to lead the company’s transformation initiatives, streamlining organizational structures and driving digital initiatives.
Beatriz holds a degree in Industrial Engineering, specialization nuclear physics and engineering, from UPC University, Barcelona.
Clara Silvestri
Effective March 1st, Clara Silvestri will join Allianz Partners as Chief Transformation Officer. Clara joins from Microsoft, where she served as Chief Financial Officer for Western Europe, overseeing a portfolio of 12 countries. With over 25 years of senior leadership and extensive finance experience in multinational companies, Clara has held key roles at PwC, Oracle, and General Electric before joining Microsoft in 2017. At Microsoft, she has leveraged industry-leading technology to drive productivity gains and enhance business performance, playing a pivotal role in digital transformation. Clara has successfully led large international teams throughout her career, demonstrating a strong track record of empowering people and fostering collaboration to achieve the company vision.
Clara holds Degree in Finance and Business Administration from University of Rome “La Sapienza” and she is chartered accountant.
Tomas Kunzmann, CEO of Allianz Partners, commented:
“We are thrilled to announce these three strategic changes to our senior leadership team at Allianz Partners. Laurent has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision during his previous roles as CTO and Chief Officer for Mobility & Assistance, making him an invaluable asset to our team. His ability to deliver results and drive operational excellence equips him perfectly for his new role as Chief Operating Officer. Beatriz brings extensive expertise in IT transformation and digital innovation, enhancing efficiency and customer experiences, which will be instrumental in developing our Mobility & Assistance products and services. With Clara onboard as Chief Transformation Officer, she will continue our transformation journey leveraging her strong business acumen in international environment and technology know-how.
I am confident that Laurent, Beatriz and Clara will bring immense value to their new roles as we navigate the next phase of growth and innovation at Allianz Partners.”