AA Insurance has announced the appointment of Shaun Rees as its chief product and marketing officer.
Rees (pictured) boasts a comprehensive background in New Zealand's consumer services industry, with leadership stints at entities such as Genesis Energy, ANZ, and Prudential Assurance UK. His career spans various sectors, underscoring his broad expertise.
His recent roles include serving as the general manager of sales, brand, and marketing (CMO) at Genesis Energy and as a non-executive director at Ecotricity, New Zealand's first climate-positive Retail Energy Provider.
Rees also founded Frank Energy, an award-winning retail brand, and spearheaded digital and innovation initiatives at both Genesis and ANZ Bank.
Rees is recognised for his strategic leadership in enhancing customer and stakeholder relations. At AA Insurance, his duties will encompass overseeing the brand, enhancing customer experiences, and managing product, pricing, and marketing strategies.
“We are delighted to welcome Shaun to the team,” saidAA Insurance CEO Michelle James. “His experience and purpose-centric leadership style is particularly relevant for us as we evolve to meet the challenges and opportunities we face as an insurer in a changing world.”
“Throughout my career, I have always strived to achieve excellent outcomes for customers, and I am excited to join AA Insurance at such a pivotal time for the brand and the insurance industry generally,” Rees said. “I am particularly looking forward to applying my experience in proposition development, digital innovation, and sustainability to support Michelle and the wider team to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead of us.”
Rees transitioned to a permanent role at AA Insurance starting Feb. 28 after initially joining in a temporary capacity towards the end of 2023.
