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Zurich Financial hires UK executive as ANZ risk chief

The CRO will succeed Jaimie Sach, who is retiring after three decades in the industry.

Zurich Financial Services Australia has appointed David Wainwright as chief risk officer for Australia and New Zealand, effective 6 January 2025. 

Wainwright, who brings nearly 25 years of financial services experience, will relocate from Zurich UK, where he currently serves as chief risk officer for its life business. 

His previous roles include risk management and leadership positions at Nomura Securities, Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS), and HSBC Global Banking and Markets.

Wainwright will succeed Jaimie Sach, who is retiring after a distinguished career of over 30 years in the wealth industry and serving as Zurich's chief risk officer since 2019.

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