HDI Global has appointed Stefan Feldmann as Managing Director for its Australia and New Zealand operations, effective from 1 July 2024.
Feldmann has served as Managing Director of HDI Global, Australia, since 2012. In his expanded role, he will continue to oversee commercial and specialty business in Australia while taking on full responsibility for New Zealand.
The alignment of commercial and specialty operations in the region will provide a more efficient organisational structure and unified value proposition, the insurer said. Feldmann added that the HDI’s ability “to act as a true one-stop shop for clients” will improve further.
David Hullin, Member of the HDI Global SE Executive Board, said that the change was an important step for the business to capitalise on the region’s propositions and expertise. On Feldmann’s expanded role he said, “I’m delighted for our clients and broker partners as Stefan brings to them business continuity and vast knowledge of the region.”
The change follows a restructuring that has impacted local HDI operations, leading to the departure of Mark Fleiser, Managing Director of HDI Global Specialty SE – Australia, at the end of June 2024. Fleiser has been with the company for nearly 15 years.
Reflecting on his tenure, Fleiser said, “The successes that have been achieved personally and by the company are to a great extent testament to the incredible team that supported myself and the business over the many years.”
Ralph Beutter, Member of the HDI Global SE Executive Board, thanked the departing Fleiser for his efforts. “I’d like to wish Mark all the best for his future. Under his leadership, HDI’s Specialty operation has developed into a trusted expert with a strong proposition for clients in Australia and New Zealand.”
