Governance
Z Zurich Foundation is a registered charity regulated by the Federal Department of the Interior
For further details including Z Zurich Foundation's official address and unique identification number please refer to the Swiss Confederation homepage.
The Z Zurich Foundation is funded by various members of the Zurich Insurance Group.
Our Board of Trustees
We are committed to transparency and continuous improvement in the effective use of Foundation funds. We are an active member of SwissFoundations, the association for grant-making foundations in Switzerland, promoting transparency, professionalism, and the effective use of charitable means.
The Z Zurich Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees, whose members are elected by the Board of Directors of Zurich Insurance Company Ltd for a term of office of three years. The Board is supported by a management team led by Gregory Renand, Head of the Z Zurich Foundation.
Clear, comprehensive guidelines define the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees, any Committees of the Board of Trustees, the Chair and the Foundation management, as well as the necessary signing authority levels.
Our Board of Trustees is comprised of:
First year of election: 2016
Gary Shaughnessy
Chair of Z Zurich Foundation Board of Trustees
First year of election: 2016
Jack Howell
Zurich CEO Global Business Platforms
First year of election: 2020
Conny Kalcher
Zurich Group Chief Customer Officer
First year of election: 2019
Alison Martin
Zurich CEO Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Bank Distribution
First year of election: 2018
Sylvia Martinez
Former Zurich CEO Ecuador
First year of election: 2021
Laurence Maurice
Zurich CEO Latin America
First year of election: 2021
Tulsi Naidu
Zurich CEO Asia Pacific
First year of election: 2011
Kathleen Savio
Zurich Group Chief Transformation and People Officer
First year of election: 2021
Kristof Terryn
Zurich CEO North America
First year of election: 2018
Yilmaz Yildiz
Zurich CEO Turkey