Fabian Rupprecht to become new Group CEO of Helvetia
The Helvetia Board of Directors is to appoint Fabian Rupprecht as Chairman of the Executive Management and Group CEO. Fabian Rupprecht has served as CEO International Insurance and a member of the Management Board of the Dutch NN Group since 2018. The 53-year-old had previously held various international management roles at AXA Group, including as CEO of the MEA Region (Middle East and Africa) and CFO for Emerging Markets and the Mediterranean Region. During his 28-year career in the insurance sector, he has also worked in the life and non-life insurance businesses. Fabian Rupprecht is a German-Swiss dual national and is at home in Switzerland. He studied at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Koblenz, where he attained a degree in business management with a specialisation in finance and controlling. “With Fabian Rupprecht, we are delighted to have gained an outstanding management figure with extensive experience in the insurance business for the Helvetia Group. In recent years, Fabian Rupprecht has successfully led and further developed the international division of NN Group. His past experience means he is also familiar with the Spain and Switzerland markets, which are important for Helvetia”, explains Thomas Schmuckli, Chair of the Board of Directors of Helvetia. “The Board of Directors is looking forward to working together with Fabian Rupprecht and all employees in continuing to successfully shape the future of the company. We would like to wish Fabian Rupprecht much success and satisfaction in his new role”, adds Thomas Schmuckli. In taking on the role as Group CEO on 1 October 2023, Fabian Rupprecht will succeed Philipp Gmür, who at the end of 2022 announced his departure after 30 years at the Helvetia Group. Thomas Schmuckli: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Philipp Gmür for his great contribution and the dedication he has shown to successfully developing Helvetia over the past three decades.” The decision on the successor as Group CEO of Helvetia is subject to the approval of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
Fabian Rupprecht to leave NN Group
NN Group announces today that Fabian Rupprecht will step down as member of the Management Board of NN Group and Chief Executive Officer of International Insurance, as of 30 June 2023. Fabian will join Swiss insurer Helvetia Group, as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2023. Further announcements on the succession will be made in due course.
Fabian Rupprecht joined NN Group in August 2018 as CEO International Insurance of NN Group and member of the Management Board. In this role, he was responsible for NN’s international insurance businesses in Europe and Japan.
David Knibbe, CEO of NN Group: ‘Over the past years, Fabian has made a significant contribution to the development of our company. Under his leadership, we further developed our protection business and accelerated our digital transformation leading to considerable growth and improved customer engagement within our international businesses. On behalf of the Management Board, I would like to thank Fabian for his dedication to NN. We wish him all the best in his new role.’
Fabian Rupprecht, CEO International Insurance of NN Group: ‘It has been a great pleasure to be part of NN and to work with so many passionate and committed teams. I want to thank my colleagues in the Management Board and all the colleagues within the International business units for the cooperation over the years. I wish NN great success in the future.’