Guido Fürer, Group Chief Investment Officer, was appointed to the Group Executive Committee with effect from 1 November 2012.

Guido Fürer has successfully led Swiss Re Group Asset Management since his appointment as Group Chief Investment Officer in November 2012.

Previously, Guido Fürer was Head of Swiss Re’s CIO Office and Chief Investment Officer for the Business Unit Reinsurance. Prior to these roles, from 2001 – 2004, Guido worked for Swiss Re’s Private Equity unit with the responsibility for the European strategic participations. From 1997 – 2001, Guido Fürer was Managing Director at Swiss Re New Markets focusing on Alternative Risk Transfer.