Glanz (pictured) will partner with current managing director, Dr Jörg Ohlsen, to lead the consultancy arm of HDI Global, focusing on driving strategic growth and enhancing the risk management services offered to clients.
Glanz, who has been with HDI for 20 years, most recently held the position of risk engineering manager for the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions.
He will continue to be based in Sydney in his new role, underscoring HDI Global’s commitment to its international operations.
Glanz said the new role offers an opportunity to further enhance the company’s global capabilities to deliver innovative solutions to its clients.
“Over my 20 years with HDI, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of continual innovation as a keystone to deliver our clients exceptional risk engineering products,” he said.
Dr Dirk Höring – a member of HDI Global’s executive board with responsibilities for property, engineering, marine cargo insurance, and HRC – highlighted Glanz’s extensive experience in risk engineering.
“Philipp Glanz’s extensive industry experience will be vital in further strengthening our client relations and innovating risk solutions for our clients. I wish him all the best in his new role,” he said.
Ohlsen welcomed Glanz’s appointment, highlighting the integration of AI-driven risk engineering solutions to keep pace with technological advances.
“I welcome Philipp to this new leadership role and look forward to the collaboration as we mark a new phase for HDI Risk Consulting. Challenging, but even more exciting times lie ahead of us. One important step HRC is taking is to introduce AI-driven risk engineering solutions to stay in tune with the technological developments in the industry sector,” he said.
HDI Risk Consulting comprises more than 200 engineers and specialists who provide expertise across multiple industries, including electrical and mechanical engineering, construction, and automotive sectors.
Under the leadership of Ohlsen and Glanz, the consultancy will continue its focus on delivering efficient, client-oriented services that meet evolving industry needs.
Höring noted that many industries are undergoing significant transformations, whether through the shift to a low-carbon economy, the rise of digital technologies, or the increased focus on climate-related risks.
“Our clients are in transformation. No matter if it is the transformation to a carbon-free world, increased digitalisation, autonomous vehicles, or the energy transition as well as the need for climate risk prevention in general, companies are facing huge challenges which are often accompanied by new risks,” he said.
Gallagher recently released a report outlining the challenges businesses face in managing evolving risks and the importance of robust risk management frameworks. It urged businesses to take a closer look at both internal and external risks to better navigate increasingly complex operating environments. It also highlighted the need for flexibility in risk management models, with an emphasis on strong interdepartmental collaboration and external expertise
HDI Global’s strategy is to support clients through these transitions by staying at the forefront of technological innovation and offering solutions tailored to emerging risks.
“At HDI Global, we want to be the partner in transformation for our clients, and we very much appreciate their continued trust. Our experts at HDI Risk Consulting are constantly working to be at the forefront of technological transfer and thus understand these new risks of our clients in order to constructively advise and support them on their transformation path,” Höring said.
Glanz’s appointment is subject to approval by the relevant authorities.
