MANAGING DIRECTOR, ALLIANZ PARTNERS NORTH AMERICA, HENRICO COUNTY
Virginia Business //September 2, 2025//
MANAGING DIRECTOR, ALLIANZ PARTNERS NORTH AMERICA, HENRICO COUNTY
Virginia Business //September 2, 2025//
In 2022, Wright was named CEO for the U.S. division of the Munich-based global travel insurance and assistance company. Last year, his title changed to managing director for Allianz Partners North America, reflecting his responsibility for Allianz’s U.S. and Canadian business units.
Allianz is a name being heard a lot lately in Richmond, where the company is name sponsor of the popular and recently opened Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront concert venue in Richmond.
Wright joined Allianz Partners USA in 2019 as chief financial officer. Previously, he was CFO for Henrico Fortune 500 insurer Genworth Financial’s U.S. life insurance division.
After graduating with a degree in business administration from the University of Richmond, Wright earned an MBA from the University of Maryland. He sits on the board of the Greater Richmond Partnership.
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