1974, degree in Mathematics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich. With Swiss Re: 1978-83, Latin America; 1983-93, Life Strategy, EC Member States; 1994-97, Head, Southern Europe and Latin America Department; 1998, Member, Executive Board and Head, Latin America Division; Head, Europe, Property and Casualty; 2005, Member, Executive Committee and Head, Client Markets; 2011, Chairman, Global Partnerships; 1 February 2012 to July 2016, Group Chief Executive Officer.