Eric Joly-Pottuz has been named as the new leader of HDI Enablers, the Alternative Risk Transfer division of HDI Global.
Taking over the role from Etienne de Varax, who established the unit just over two years ago, Joly-Pottuz will be responsible for expanding the unit to new markets across Europe and developing solutions in the area of alternative risk transfer.
Prior to his leadership appointment, Joly-Pottuz acted as deputy head for HDI Enablers and has held a number of senior management positions across his career. He brings with him an expertise in finance and reinsurance.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr Thomas Kuhnt, executive board member at HDI Global, states: βIn a world where risks are becoming increasingly complex, we find innovative ways to provide our customers with the best possible support. With Eric Joly-Pottuz, we have an experienced expert at the helm of HDI Enablers who will take our ART offering to a new level.β
Joly-Pottuz adds: β[My] goal is to help companies optimally manage their risks and strengthen their competitiveness.β
Etienne de Varax will remain at the company as senior adviser until his retirement at the end of 2024.