Jean-Jacques Henchoz (1964), Swiss
Chief Executive Officer Reinsurance Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) / Regional President EMEA

Professional experience

Jean-Jacques Henchoz started his career in 1988 at the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Jean-Jacques joined Swiss Re in 1998 and worked in several underwriting roles in the Europe Division until becoming Head of Strategy for Property & Casualty in 2003. From 2005 until 2010, he was Chief Executive Officer of Swiss Re Canada. Jean-Jacques assumed leadership of the Europe Division in March 2011. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer EMEA, Regional President EMEA and member of the Group Executive Committee in January 2012.

Educational background

• Master’s Degree in Political Science, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
• MBA, International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland