Kristof Terryn

CEO Europe, Middle East and Global Head Retail

Switzerland

About

Passionate about the value of honesty, integrity, long-term relationships and the importance of diversity and inclusion in organizations. While job roles and skills may change, the fundamental base attributes and values with which we interact with customers, other people and the world at large do not change. We must also cultivate a lifelong curiosity and willingness to learn new skills and cultivate new interests. And in these unprecedented times, it is most important to take care of ourselves, our families and friends, and our communities – and to look ahead with a sense of optimism.

Experience

  • CEO Europe, Middle East and Global Head Retail at Zurich Insurance
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Chief Executive Officer at Zurich North America
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 · 5 yrs

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd (Zurich, Switzerland)
    • Group Chief Operating Officer
      2016 - Jan 2021 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    • CEO General Insurance
      2015 - 2016 · 1 yr

    • CEO Global Life
      2013 - 2015 · 2 yrs

  • Financial Services Practice at McKinsey & Company
    1997 - 2004 · 7 yrs