Allegra van Hövell-Patrizi, effective immediately, is taking the helm at Aegon in the Netherlands. The CEO appointment comes following Maarten Edixhoven’s departure in May.
“I am very grateful for the trust that has been placed in me,” said van Hövell-Patrizi, who has been with Aegon N.V. for five and a half years now and was the group’s chief risk officer. “I look forward to joining our colleagues in the Netherlands in their efforts to make the Dutch business nimbler and even more customer-focussed.”
Meanwhile, the search for a new CRO at the Netherlands-headquartered insurer has commenced. In the interim, assuming the responsibility for risk management is chief financial officer Matt Rider.
Commenting on van Hövell-Patrizi’s new role, Aegon group boss Lard Friese stated: “We are delighted to have someone of Allegra’s calibre and experience step up as the new CEO of Aegon the Netherlands.
“Allegra has shown to have the right combination of leadership skills and deep understanding of our business to lead the Dutch business in the next phase of its transformation.”
Originally from Italy, van Hövell-Patrizi started her financial services career at McKinsey & Company in 1996. Her credentials include time spent at UK asset management firm F&C Investments and British giant Prudential Plc.
