SINGAPORE, July 9 — Allianz Partners has appointed Carsten Staat as Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APAC & MEA), effective Aug 1, 2026.
In his new role, Staat will report to Chief Markets Officer Jacob Fuest and oversee the company’s operations across the APAC and MEA regions.
Staat succeeds Vinay Surana, who has led the region for the past six years. Surana will assume the role of Senior Advisor to Allianz Partners Chief Executive Officer Tomas Kunzmann from Aug 1 until the end of the year.
Staat joins the regional leadership role after serving as Managing Director of Allianz Partners Germany, where he led the business for four years. During his tenure, he delivered strong business growth, improved customer satisfaction and secured strategic partnerships that strengthened the company’s position in the market.
A member of the Allianz Group since 2001, Staat has held a range of leadership positions across the organisation, gaining extensive experience in business development and management.
Commenting on the appointment, Chief Markets Officer Jacob Fuest said the Asia Pacific region remains one of Allianz Partners’ fastest-growing markets, offering significant opportunities across travel, student health, mobility and roadside assistance services.
He expressed confidence that Staat’s leadership experience, ability to build high-performing teams and track record in forging long-term partnerships would support the company’s continued growth across the APAC and MEA regions.
Fuest also thanked Surana for his leadership over the past six years, saying his contributions had strengthened Allianz Partners’ market position and laid a solid foundation for future growth.
— MINUTESMY
— SOURCE: PRNewswire
