Zurich appoints John Keppel as first chief sustainability officer

Anita Fernqvist to become new COO

Hemma Visavadia
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Zurich has announced changes to its executive team which will see chief operating officer (COO) John Keppel take on a new role as the provider's first UK chief sustainability officer, with effect 1 July.

Keppel, who has been COO at Zurich for the past five years, has spent more than two decades of his career in management consultancy. In his new role, Keppel will continue to hold responsibilities for UK Engineering and the Customer Office. Commenting on his new role, Keppel said he was excited to lead Zurich's journey to becoming "one of the most responsible and impactful companies in the world." "We've made strong progress over the last few years but there is so much more to be done. Creating this new role demonstrates our commitment to sustainability, and I am so proud to be the ...

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