Allianz UK has appointed Mansoor Reehana as its first Head of AI, a newly established role aimed at advancing the company’s AI strategy and initiatives.

In his new position within the central data team, Reehana will lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of AI projects, ensuring they align with Allianz’s broader business objectives.

His responsibilities will include overseeing the development of enterprise-level AI and machine learning platforms, promoting collaboration across teams, and ensuring the ethical and scalable implementation of AI solutions.

Reehana joined Allianz in May 2023 as a Data Science Manager and has contributed to a wide range of data science, machine learning, and AI initiatives.

He has also played a key role in the design and migration of AI platforms, as well as the integration of generative AI technologies.

Before joining Allianz, Reehana worked at EY’s AI Centre of Excellence and at Crawford & Company, where he led global data transformation projects.

Fergal Coburn, Chief Operating Officer at Allianz UK, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Mansoor to his new role of Head of AI at Allianz UK. I’m confident that his extensive experience and strategic vision will drive innovation and competitive advantage, ensuring Allianz UK remains at the forefront of the industry.

“I’m looking forward to working with Mansoor as we leverage artificial intelligence to deliver impactful outcomes for our business, partners and customers.”

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