Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia has promoted Chief Financial Officer Giulio Slavich to Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026, the business announced on Wednesday.
Slavich, who has been with Allianz for over 14 years, is taking over from Charles Ong, who is retiring by the end of 2025.
In his current role as CFO, he has led the Financial Reporting and Sustainability functions, including the enforcement of IFRS 9 and 17. Concurrently, he sits on the board of directors of Allianz PNB Life in the Philippines.
Before relocating to Malaysia in 2022, Slavich also served in Allianz’s offices across Italy and Germany as Head of Life Insurance Products and Head of Centre of Competence Life and Health.
Allianz underscored his wealth of experience in his new remit, bringing a “deep understanding of global insurance dynamics and adaptability across a large insurance group.”
Sean Wang, CEO of Allianz Malaysia, added, “His exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication have been instrumental to the organisation and the management extends our utmost gratitude for his invaluable contributions,” said Sean Wang, CEO of Allianz Malaysia.
“I would also like to acknowledge and thank Charles for his leadership and significant contribution to Allianz over the years. His stewardship has built a resilient business in Malaysia, and I look forward to continuing our work together in his advisory role.”
