HDI Global Appoints Melanie Windirsch as New Head of International Programmes

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Effective 1 November 2024, Melanie Windirsch is the new Head of International Programmes (IP) at HDI Global SE. She succeeds Dr Dirk Höring, who held the position before being promoted to the HDI Global SE Executive Board in April. In her new role, Windirsch will report to Dr Thomas Kuhnt, COO/CIO of HDI Global

Melanie Windirsch brings more than twelve years of experience in the field of Corporate Insurance to HDI Global, having previously worked at Allianz Commercial. In her last position, Windirsch acted as Head of Global Network Management and Multinational Governance. Furthermore, she upholds a proven track record in Underwriting. Windirsch will be responsible for more than 50 colleagues in the departments of HDI Global IP Services, IP Operations and Technology, and Global Network. 



“I am delighted to welcome Melanie to my leadership team”, says Dr Thomas Kuhnt. “Her extensive experience and deep knowledge of the industry make her an invaluable asset to HDI Global. I am truly excited to work alongside Melanie and tap into her expertise to further drive our proposition in International Programmes. With her on board, I am confident that we will continue to strengthen our position as the leading German insurer of International Programmes.” 



International Programmes are crucial for globally operating corporate groups as they provide compliant protection for risks worldwide. Leading more than 5,100 such Programmes, HDI Global is one of the global leaders in the industry. Through its International Programmes, the Corporate & Specialty Insurer provides customers with consistent implementation and uniform insurance standards, while observing local compliance requirements. With more than 120 years of experience, an own network spanning 175 countries and over 5,000 employees, HDI Global is well equipped to realise and lead International Programmes. 

Melanie Windirsch states: “I am excited and honoured to be joining a company and team that is at the forefront of International Programmes. Acting as our multinational clients’ preferred Partner in Transformation, our team creates an entrepreneurial environment that enables clients’ innovation and expansion by offering them worldwide compliance in risk transfer solutions. As the new Head of International Programmes, I am eager to further extend our worldwide leading presence of IP services for the benefit of our multinational partners and their business.”