Allianz Global Assistance has appointed Michael Maczan as its new CIO. Maczan comes across to the specialty insurance and assistance service provider from AGA Europe, where he was regional head of IT transformation, responsible for 10 business units and managed IT strategy and architecture and program delivery. He has more than 15 years’ experience in the IT industry, which includes 10 years working for Accenture as the project and program manager responsible for controlling all technology resources. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe After Accenture, he entered the insurance industry and spent four years as the CIO of AGA Germany. Allianz Global Assistance’s acting CEO, Craig Dalzell said Maczan had a depth of knowledge and a strong track record of delivering excellent services as well as providing inspiration leadership to his staff. “We are delighted that he will now lead the Australian team in the next phase of our development,” he said. Follow CIO Australia on Twitter and Like us on Facebook… Twitter: @CIO_Australia, Facebook: CIO Australia, or take part in the CIO conversation on LinkedIn: CIO Australia Follow Byron Connolly on Twitter:@ByronConnolly Related content feature Gen AI success starts with an effective pilot strategy To harness the promise of generative AI, IT leaders must develop processes for identifying use cases, educate employees, and get the tech (safely) into their hands. By Bob Violino Sep 27, 2023 10 mins Generative AI Innovation Emerging Technology feature A fluency in business and tech yields success at NATO Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer speaks with Lee Rennick, host of CIO Leadership Live, Canada, about innovation in technology, leadership across a vast cultural landscape, and what it means to hold the inaugural CIO role at NATO. By CIO staff Sep 27, 2023 6 mins CIO IT Skills Innovation feature The demand for new skills: How can CIOs optimize their team? By Andrea Benito Sep 27, 2023 3 mins opinion The CIO event of the year: What to expect at CIO100 ASEAN Awards By Shirin Robert Sep 26, 2023 3 mins IDG Events IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe