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Munich Re Names Christoph Jurecka as Next CEO as Wenning Plans Year-End Exit

Christoph Jurecka is set to lead Munich Re toward a €6 billion profit target after Joachim Wenning retires

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Overview

  • Joachim Wenning will retire as CEO at the end of December 2025 after eight years in the role
  • CFO Christoph Jurecka will become Munich Re’s tenth chief executive starting January 1, 2026
  • Andrew Buchanan will succeed Jurecka as CFO, joining the board in the new year
  • Under Wenning’s tenure, Munich Re’s net profit rose from €2.1 billion in 2017 to €5.7 billion in 2024
  • The reinsurer has set a net profit goal of €6 billion for 2025 to maintain its growth trajectory