- The Head of Group Communications is leaving the Talanx Group on 31 August 2026 to pursue new professional challenges
- Dr Martin Weldi, Head of Group Corporate Development, will take on responsibility for Group Communications with effect from 1 August 2026, in addition to his existing duties
- Bernd Sablowsky, Head of Investor Relations and Mergers & Acquisitions within Group Corporate Development, will be responsible for Talanx AG’s external communications from 1 August 2026, in addition to his existing duties
Torsten Leue, CEO of the Talanx Group, says: “I very much regret Andreas Krosta’s decision. With his high level of expertise, he has been an extremely valued sparring partner to us, as well as a prudent and forward-thinking source of inspiration. On behalf of the entire Executive Board, I would like to thank Andreas Krosta for his outstanding work and wish him all the best, both professionally and personally.”
Andreas Krosta: “I would like to thank my team, my colleagues and the Executive Board for their trusting and appreciative cooperation. Twenty-two years in the insurance industry and thirteen years with the Talanx Group have been a long and wonderful time during which I have learnt a great deal. I am extremely grateful for that. Now comes something completely new: I am looking forward to a new leadership role outside the Group in a company in a different sector. This gives me the opportunity to continue learning and growing.”
Since 2013, Andreas Krosta has been responsible for Group Communications, covering internal and external communications, including social media and event management. Together with People & Culture, his team has been playing a key role in driving the Group’s successful cultural transformation and also communicated several international acquisitions, restructurings, and changes within the Board of Management with great professionalism.
Dr Martin Weldi, who has been Head of Group Corporate Development since 2018, overseeing Group Strategy, Group Sustainability as well as Investor Relations and Mergers & Acquisitions, will succeed Andreas Krosta as of August 1, 2026. He will take on responsibility for communications in addition to his existing duties.
Bernd Sablowsky, currently Head of Investor Relations and Mergers & Acquisitions, will take on responsibility for Talanx AG’s external communications, continuing to report to Dr Martin Weldi. He has been responsible for global capital markets communications since August 2021 and for the Mergers & Acquisitions team since 2018.
“Dr Weldi and Mr Sablowsky have both been delivering outstanding work for the Talanx Group for many years. I wish them every success in their newly expanded roles and look forward to our continued excellent collaboration,” says Torsten Leue.
Until his departure, Andreas Krosta will fully support the transition.