DEVK overhauls leadership with five-division board to boost efficiency
DEVK has reorganised its leadership with a new five-division executive board. The changes aim to sharpen decision-making and improve responses to market and regulatory demands. Each division will now focus on specific areas, from customer service to reinsurance.
The Customer division will be led by Dr. Michael Zons, a 50-year-old executive overseeing product design, claims handling, and customer service across property, casualty, and life insurance. This division remains central to DEVK’s focus on its members and policyholders.
Manuela Moog, aged 55, takes charge of the Workplace division. Her responsibilities include IT, telecommunications, quality assurance, and central services. Meanwhile, Dietmar Scheel, 61, will head the People division, managing sales, marketing, and HR. The Finance division falls under Annette Hetzenegger, 60, who will handle investments, real estate, financial risk control, cybersecurity, and accounting. Michael Knaup, 52, leads Strategy & Governance, ensuring alignment with long-term goals. Reinsurance has become a standalone division with an international focus. Dr. Fabian Pütz, 34, will oversee this area starting June 2025. The new structure, according to Knaup, positions DEVK strongly for future challenges. By splitting responsibilities more clearly, the company expects faster decisions and better adaptability to regulatory and market changes.
The restructured board now covers five key areas: Strategy & Governance, Customer, People, Finance, and Workplace. Each leader brings experience to their role, with reinsurance gaining its own dedicated division. The changes reflect DEVK’s push for efficiency and a sharper focus on customer service and operational needs.
