Vinicio Cellerini replaces Ann Haugh

Vinicio Cellerini

Zurich has appointed Vinicio Cellerini as chief executive of global corporate in the United Kingdom (GCUK).

Cellerini will report to Fredrik Rosencrantz, chief executive of global corporate in Europe. He is replacing Ann Haugh, who has been appointed chief of staff for Zurich Insurance Group.

Cellerini has been at Zurich since 1986 and worked in a variety of underwriting and management roles. He will be based in London and will remain a member of the executive management team of global corporate in Europe.

Rosencrantz said: “I welcome Vinicio to this exciting new role. His breadth of experience and understanding of the complex needs of our customers across the globe will be instrumental in ensuring global corporate is in a position to continue leading the UK market and to meet the challenges ahead.

“I would also like to thank Ann for the excellent job she has done in leading the UK team.”

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