Allianz Global Assistance has named Lionel Charmetant as COO of its Australian operations.

The French national will be based in Brisbane. He was previously manager of global initiatives based in Allianz’s Paris headquarters, and oversaw the set-up of four global operations centres and the company’s product portfolio modularisation.

“We are pleased to welcome Lionel to the Australia team and have every confidence he will be instrumental in continuing to lead the company from strength to strength,” Allianz Global Assistance CEO John Myler said.

“Lionel’s depth of knowledge and understanding about our business model, coupled with his extensive industry experience across international markets, will be invaluable to the team.”