# Thomas Kropp will be succeeding Dr. Thomas Kuhnt as COO/CIO of HDI Global.

*business · news · 2026-05-20 · Reinsurance News*

## Key points

- Thomas Kropp will become HDI Global's COO/CIO, succeeding Dr. Thomas Kuhnt after June 2026.
- HDI Global will realign Executive Board responsibilities to support strategy Xcelerate29, starting July 2026.
- The AI unit will be consolidated under Dr. Edgar Puls, affirming AI as a CEO-level strategic priority.
- Dr. Renate Strasser will oversee Specialty business, now including Pricing & Analytics and global Accident & Health.

**Companies:** Talanx AG
**Countries:** Germany, United States, Asia

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