Allianz Malaysia Berhad has appointed Zakri Khir as Chairman of the Company, effective 23 June 2022.
Zakri will take over from Tan Sri Datuk (Dr.) Rafiah Salim retired following a decade-long career with the company and the distinction of being its first woman Chairman. She was a director for the Company since 2012 and was also the first woman Vice-Chancellor at University Malaya.
Zakri, who joined Allianz Malaysia in 2000, served as Chief Executive Officer of Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad from December 2010 to June 2021. He was also the CEO of the Company and Country Manager of Allianz Malaysia from September 2014 to December 2021. The CEO played a pivotal role in the acquisition of Malaysia British Assurance Berhad by Allianz in 2001 and later the successful integration of Commerce Assurance Berhad in 2007, which catapulted Allianz General to the market leader position in the country.
As our former CEO, I have witnessed Zakri’s foresight, bold business moves, and impeccable leadership, and I am very excited to see what the future holds for the Company,” said Rafiah.
Allianz Malaysia Berhad, a subsidiary of Allianz SE, is the investment holding company for Allianz General and Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad.
