VIG Re has announced that Mr Stephan Wirz will complete his mandate as Member of the Board of Management and Chief Business Officer on 1 March 2027. Ms Catrina Gemmerich has been named his successor.
The leadership transition will take effect on the same date following a structured handover period, subject to approval by the regulator.
A seasoned reinsurance professional with almost three decades of industry experience, Mr Wirz joined VIG Re as a Member of the Board of Management on 1 May 2021. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to the company’s growth and to further strengthening VIG Re’s position and reputation in the international reinsurance market.
The Supervisory Board will vote to appoint Ms Gemmerich as successor to Mr Wirz. Ms Gemmerich currently serves as Managing Director of VIG Re Germany and Market Head of DACH, Nordics and Southern Europe.
She will assume the role of Board Member and CBO following a structured handover period during which both executives will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition.
According to VIG Re Chairman and CEO Tobias Sonndorfer, Ms Gemmerich “combines excellent market expertise, strong leadership qualities and a deep understanding of our business”.
“Ms Gemmerich has already made a significant contribution to VIG Re’s success, and I am convinced she will play an important role in shaping the company’s next chapter,” said Mr Sonndorfer.