Allianz appoints Kamesh Goyal as Middle East region chief

Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 20:30 IST
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Mumbai: Bajaj Allianz has appointed Kamesh Goyal as the new chief executive officer (CEO) for the Middle East and North African region from April. Goyal will take over Sam Ghosh as the regional CEO. The appointment of Goyal is subject to the approval of the relevant regulatory bodies. Goyal has served as Allianz's country manager for India and CEO of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance. "This is a tremendous opportunity for me to extend my personal contribution to the success of our customers and of Allianz in this dynamically growing region," said Goyal. The Middle East is the third major growth region of Allianz after Asia Pacific and Europe. The regional unit, with headquarters in Bahrain, also covers the Allianz entities in Egypt, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Sri Lanka.
Source: IANS