MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) appoints Jayesh Patel as chief business development officer, subject to regulatory checks. Effective 5 May 2026, Patel will join the network’s executive committee and report to CEO Mattieu Rouot. In his new role, he will oversee the global business development team and be responsible for the implementation of the firm’s global strategy. Patel joins the firm from Allianz Commercial, where he has served as global head of multinational market practice since 2022. Prior to this, he spent nearly 20 years at Allianz Global Benefits in various senior leadership roles, including regional director for the UK and Ireland and global head of tender and risk management. Commenting on his appointment, Patel says: “I’m delighted to be joining MAXIS GBN and look forward to using my expertise in global strategy and business development to lead its impressive business development team to even greater success”. Rouot adds: “I’m excited that Jayesh will be joining the MAXIS GBN team in May. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience from nearly two decades in the employee benefits and property and casualty industries”. MAXIS GBN, co-founded by MetLife and AXA, is an international employee benefits network providing services in over 100 markets globally. The network currently manages a portfolio of more than €2.4 billion.
