Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed from within for the role of chief executive Asia Pacific, based in Singapore.
Jonathan Rake will move from his current position as head South East Asia and assume the new role on 1 July 2017.
Rake joined Corporate Solutions in September 2016 as head South East Asia and since then has managed the company's growth in the region.
Specifically, he oversaw the opening of the Kuala Lumpur office in March 2017, which extended Corporate Solutions' reach and gives brokers and clients in Malaysia local access to innovative solutions and services. Rake has also held positions in Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Predecessor Returns to Europe
As Asia Pacific CEO Rake will oversee the business and implement the company’s expansion strategy in the region. He will maintain his current responsibilities ad interim until his successor is appointed, the company said in a press release.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions serves clients and brokers throughout the Asia Pacific region from offices in Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Osaka, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.
Rake succeeds Fred Kleiterp, who has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) EMEA.
