Member of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation and Human Resource Committee.
Thomas Wellauer started his professional career at McKinsey & Company, where he served as Senior Partner and Practice Leader. He held various executive management positions at multi-industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Among others, he served on the executive committees of Winterthur Insurance, Credit Suisse, Swiss Re, and Novartis. His most recent position from 2010 to 2019 was Group Chief Operating Officer of Swiss Re. During his career, Mr. Wellauer also served as independent director on the boards of several global companies such as Munich Re and Syngenta.
Mr. Wellauer was appointed to Aegon's Board in May 2020, and his current term ends in 2024. He is a member of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation and Human Resource Committee.
Mr. Wellauer is Chairman of the Board of Directors of SIX Group (not-listed). In addition, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University Hospital Zurich Foundation and Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland.