Aegon Appoints Michele Bareggi as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer

Aegon Appoints Michele Bareggi as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer

(IN BRIEF) Aegon has appointed Michele Bareggi as its new Chief Strategy, Transformation & Growth Officer, effective November 1, 2024. Bareggi, with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, previously led significant growth at Athora and held roles at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse. He succeeds Duncan Russell and will join Aegon’s Executive Committee, where he will focus on driving business transformation and sustainable growth. CEO Lard Friese praised Bareggi’s experience, emphasizing its importance to Aegon’s long-term strategy.

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 14-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon has announced the appointment of Michele Bareggi as its new Chief Strategy, Transformation & Growth Officer, effective November 1, 2024. Bareggi will join Aegon’s Executive Committee, succeeding Duncan Russell, who recently became the company’s Chief Financial Officer.

With over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector, Bareggi brings a wealth of knowledge to Aegon. Most notably, he played a pivotal role in expanding Athora, a leading European savings and retirement services provider, into multiple key markets, including Belgium, Ireland, Italy, and the Netherlands. His career also includes leadership roles at global investment banks such as Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse.

Lard Friese, Aegon’s CEO, highlighted Bareggi’s expertise in driving organizational transformation and long-term growth, qualities that will be vital as Aegon continues to position itself as a leader in its markets.

In response to his appointment, Bareggi expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity, stating that he looks forward to working with Aegon’s teams to spearhead transformation initiatives and foster sustainable growth across the company.

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SOURCE: Aegon