Zurich Insurance has appointed Mr Digbijoy "Digi" Joseph Shukla as Head of Digital, APAC. In his new role, he will play a central role in shaping Zurich's pan APAC customer and digital agenda, with overall leadership responsibility for Zurich Edge, the company's regional digital and embedded insurance business.
Mr Shukla’s remit encompasses accelerating digital growth across the region, deepening ecosystem partnerships with platform and technology partners and advancing how insurance is seamlessly integrated into customer journeys.
Mr Shukla brings over two decades of experience spanning entrepreneurship, technology and digital ecosystems across Asia. Prior to his new role, he worked with Amazon Web Services, and most recently served as CEO of two Carsome subsidiaries, iCar Asia and WapCar AutoFun.
He replaces Ms Roopa Malhotra, who has moved to a senior executive role within Zurich’s Japan business.
Ms Malhotra has assumed the role of Chief Growth and Propositions Officer in Zurich Japan, joining the Japan Executive Committee to lead growth, innovation and cross-sales initiatives across P&C and Life.