Petra Trautschold

Global Head of Human Resources, Allianz Global Investors

"The coolest thing about my job is really meeting people,“ makes Petra Trautschold, Global Head of Human Resources, Allianz Global Investors at Allianz SE, quite clear. Her job basically is to make sure, that the human resources requirements are the same for all Allianz employees all over the world. In her point of view many different backgrounds can lead to a position. Specifically for her job "the experience having lived abroad is really helpful.“

Adeolu Adewumi

Head Of Strategy Execution & Microinsurance, Allianz SE

“Life never turns out the way you have it perfectly planned out in your head. As long as you’re willing to be flexible, it will still turn out pretty awesome.” This is one of the three pieces of advice Adeolu Adewumi would give to her 14-year-old self. Are there limitations in being Head of Strategy Execution & Microinsurance at Allianz SE? “Joining a team can be a challenge, but especially joining a management team of alpha males as the only female has different sets of challenges.”

Frederick Steinke

Head of Group CIO Office, Allianz Managed Operations & Services SE

“You do not get any clear guidelines. You have to work independently every day and that’s really important”, Frederick Steincke, Head of Group CIO Office at Allianz SE clarifies his responsibility. “The coolest thing about my tasks is the fact that the tasks vary every day and every hour.”

Savoula Demetriou

Chief Legal Compliance & HR Officer CEEMA, Allianz SE

“Focus on performance, your own performance, and add value to the organisation”, describes Savoula Demetriou the employees’ impact on the organisation’s success. What it needs to be in her job as Chief Legal Compliance & HR Officer CEEMA at Allianz SE? “I do think you need a post-graduate law degree, but in terms of experience it depends on your openness to diversity and your ability to be pragmatic.”