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CEO, ALLIANZ PARTNERS USA; NORTH AMERICA MANAGING DIRECTOR, ALLIANZ PARTNERS, HENRICO COUNTY
CEO, ALLIANZ PARTNERS USA; NORTH AMERICA MANAGING DIRECTOR, ALLIANZ PARTNERS, HENRICO COUNTY
Virginia Business// August 29, 2024//
Since 2022, Wright has served as CEO of the U.S. division of the Munich-based global travel insurance and assistance company. In April, he received another title: managing director for North America. Elena Edwards had been CEO for North America, as well as chief markets officer and a board member for the parent company, until she retired last year.
In February, Allianz Partners USA announced a partnership with Allegiant Travel, allowing Allianz to offer travel protection products to Allegiant Air customers. Wright joined Allianz Partners USA in 2019 as chief financial officer. Previously, Wright worked at Fortune 500 insurer Genworth Financial as chief financial officer for the U.S. life insurance division.
After graduating with a degree in finance and marketing from the University of Richmond, Wright earned an MBA from the University of Maryland. He sits on the board of Virginia Learns, a nonprofit focused on achieving a more equitable K-12 education system in the commonwealth.
