Allianz Partners Germany, an internationally operating service provider in the insurance and assistance sector, has announced a significant personnel change. Simon Hennen (36) will assume the position of Sales Director for the German business from 1st December 2026. In this role, he will be responsible for all sales activities in the German market. The strategic focus of his work will be on sustainable growth and the establishment of strategic partnerships. He will report directly to Olivia Pauthner, Managing Director of Allianz Partners Germany.
Mr Hennen possesses twelve years of international expertise within the Allianz Group, encompassing sales, business development, and strategy. His previous roles within the group qualify him for this new challenge. He was instrumental in building global partnerships, particularly in the Telco and Retail segments, where he served as Head of Segments. There, he successfully acquired new strategic partners in collaboration with local teams. Previously, Simon Hennen headed the CEO Office of Allianz Partners and worked as Senior Country Manager Asia at Allianz SE. These diverse experiences across various markets and functions underscore his comprehensive competence in an international context.
Strategic Alignment and Personnel Change
Mr Hennen's appointment is part of a strategic strengthening of sales operations in Germany. Olivia Pauthner, Managing Director of Allianz Partners Germany, commented on the personnel decision, stating that with Simon Hennen, a leader who has successfully built and developed international partnerships is taking over sales. She emphasised that this specific experience will help to sustainably strengthen sales activities in Germany and generate further growth with existing and new partners.
- —Assumes the role of Sales Director from 1st December 2026.
- —Responsibility for all sales activities in Germany.
- —Focus on sustainable growth and strategic partnerships.
- —Reports directly to Olivia Pauthner, Managing Director Germany.
The filling of this position is to be understood as a consistent step towards continuing a growth-oriented strategy. Simon Hennen succeeds Mathias Grompe, who will leave the company at the end of the year. This new appointment underscores Allianz Partners Germany's efforts to further expand its market position and intensify cooperation with its partners at a strategic level, supported by the international experience of the new executive.
