Investors should be aware of key information about Munich Re before its upcoming management change
Joachim Wenning, the long-standing CEO of Munich Re, is stepping down from his position on December 31, 2025, marking the end of an era at the world's largest reinsurer. Wenning's departure comes after the successful completion of Munich Re’s Ambition 2025 strategy program and due to personal reasons, which will lead him to retirement.
Stepping into Wenning's shoes is Dr. Christoph Jurecka, the current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Munich Re. Jurecka will officially take over as the new CEO on January 1, 2026. Jurecka has been a part of Munich Re since 2011, initially serving on the Board of Management at ERGO Group AG before becoming group CFO in 2019.
In a related move, Andrew Buchanan will join the Board as CFO, succeeding Jurecka. This leadership change is part of a broader board restructuring aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
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Dr. Christoph Jurecka, who has served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Munich Re, will take over as the new CEO on January 1, 2026, following Joachim Wenning's retirement. In this new role, Jurecka's responsibilities will extend beyond finance to encompass the entirety of Munich Re's business operations.
