Zurich-domiciled global reinsurance company, Swiss Re, has promoted Nicole Pieterse to the role of Chief People Officer, effective January 1st, 2026.
Currently, Pieterse serves as Swiss Re’s Head Human Resources for Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re).
She joined the firm in 2015 as the Director of Human Resources, then served as Global Head of HR Corporate Solutions.
Before this, she was the Director of Human Resources for Credit Suisse, and has deep HR leadership expertise and a strong track record across the financial services industry.
Jacques de Vaucleroy, Chairman, Board of Directors, Swiss Re, commented, “The Board welcomes Nicole Pieterse to the Group Executive Committee as a distinguished and highly accomplished HR leader.
“The Board of Directors and I personally regret yet fully understand and support Cathy’s decision to step down. We are grateful for four and a half years of outstanding collaboration during which she was instrumental in shaping Swiss Re’s path to renewed success.”
Andreas Berger, Group Chief Executive Officer, Swiss Re, added, “Cathy has played a pivotal role in Swiss Re’s transformation. We are sorry to see her leave and wish her the very best as she takes time to focus on her health.
“I am pleased that with Nicole, we have appointed an excellent leader from within our own ranks. Together with my Group Executive colleagues, I look forward to advancing Swiss Re’s strategic people agenda with her.”
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