Prudential plc (“Prudential”) is today announcing the appointment of Naveen Tahilyani as Regional CEO for India, Africa, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, with responsibility for Health.

This appointment follows Solmaz Altin’s decision to return to Europe, previously announced. Naveen will join the business and Group Executive Committee on 29 July, reporting to Prudential plc CEO Anil Wadhwani. He will be based in India.

Leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) today announced the appointment of Luke Ware as Head of Asia, in addition to his current position as Head of Corporate Risk & Broking, Asia, effective immediately. 

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced the appointment of Stephen J. Hemsley as its chief executive officer, effective immediately, following Andrew Witty’s decision to step down as CEO for personal reasons. Hemsley, who served as company CEO from 2006-2017, will remain chairman of the company’s Board of Directors and Witty will serve as a senior adviser to Hemsley.

Foyer Global Health, the international healthcare subsidiary of the Foyer Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeroen Van De Velde as its new Chief Sales Officer, effective immediately.

Insured Nomads, a leading global risk, assistance and insurance/insurtech, announced today the appointment of Minwoo (Chris) Nam to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Nam reports to Andrew Jernigan, CEO of Insured Nomads Corporation & Insured Nomads Association (France).

William Russell has announced Niki Barnes's appointment as William Russell's International Marketing Manager, effective January 13, 2025. Barnes brings extensive experience from AXA Global Healthcare and will lead William Russell's marketing team, reporting to William Cooper. 

Prudential has announced the appointment of Patrick van Heerde as Chief Partnership Distribution Officer. Reporting to Dennis Tan, Managing Director, Strategic Business Group, Mr. van Heerde will spearhead Prudential’s bancassurance businesses across its 24 markets in Asia and Africa, effective from 4 November.

Allianz Partners has announced two new senior appointments for its health line of business: Mariana Ishchuk as the new Global Head of Product Management & Innovation (PM&I), Health and Eric Buros as the Global Head of Finance, Health.

Chris joins Bupa Insurance from Bupa’s Health Insurance business in Australia, having held the role of Managing Director from March 2022. Prior to this he was Director for Domestic Retail Portfolio having joined Bupa in November 2020.