Allianz Asia Pacific Management Board

The Board of Management of Allianz Asia Pacific is made up of six members. Chairman of the Board of Management is Anusha Thavarajah.
Anusha Thavarajah
Regional Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Asia Pacific

Anusha Thavarajah is the Regional CEO of Allianz Asia Pacific, one of the world's leading insurers, and a member of Allianz Asia Pacific Management Board. She oversees the region’s comprehensive insurance portfolio, encompassing Life, Health, and Property & Casualty (P&C) in 8 markets*.

Previously, Anusha served as Allianz’s Regional Chief Executive Officer for Life & Health in Asia Pacific, where she drove the profit and loss and spearheaded the functional development of Allianz’s Life & Health business across the region.

Before joining Allianz Asia Pacific in December 2019, Anusha was the Chief Executive Officer at AIA Bhd. In this influential role, she oversaw AIA Malaysia’s three main business lines - Agency, Partnership Distribution, and Corporate Solutions - along with its Takaful, General Insurance, Pension and Asset Management, and Health Services units.

Anusha is a pioneering figure; she became the first female President of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), Chairperson of the Malaysian Insurance Institute. She also broke new ground as the first female CEO in the AIA Group, leading AIA Malaysia since June 2015. 

Anusha serves a vital role as part of a distinguished advisory panel for MAS, participating actively in co-creating policies and devising strategies to foster Singapore's growth as a leading international financial centre. She is also a founding member of Stratos in Asia Pacific, launched in 2022, a unique, industry-first initiative empowering senior female executives. In 2023, Anusha won the coveted Women Leader of the Year award at the Asia Insurance Industry Awards.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Anusha has held various senior leadership roles in the UK, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. She graduated with First Class Honours in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Birmingham and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, United Kingdom, as well as a Fellow of the Malaysian Insurance Institute. Her visionary leadership and extensive expertise continue to drive Allianz Asia Pacific toward unprecedented success.

*Our markets include China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Sri Lanka

Vojtěch Pivný
Regional Chief Financial Officer, Allianz Asia Pacific

Vojtěch Pivný is the Regional Chief Financial Officer for Allianz Asia Pacific, where he provides strategic financial leadership to support Allianz's ambitious growth plans in the region. His role is pivotal in driving long-term performance and value creation, overseeing all aspects of the finance division, including business reporting, actuarial services, finance, risk management, and tax. Vojtěch also spearheads the organization's Corporate Development agenda for Asia Pacific.

Vojtěch joined Allianz in 2009 and boasts over 10 years of experience in risk, including a stint as the Regional Chief Risk Officer and Head of Asset-Liability Management at Allianz Benelux SA. Vojtěch's career has seen him in multiple Management and Supervisory Board roles, and he held key roles across finance, capital management, and risk.

Vojtěch also oversaw asset management, pension fund business, and financial advisory/broker business, gaining a profound understanding of the core financial aspects of the Allianz business model. Vojtěch most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer of Allianz Poland, where he played a crucial role in leading one of the most significant integrations in the market.

As regional CFO, Vojtěch leverages his extensive global experience in finance transformation to lead Allianz Asia Pacific’s financial strategy and operations, contributing to the region’s continued growth and success.

Vojtěch holds master's degrees in Corporate Economics and Financial Management from the Prague University of Economics and Business, and Business Administration from the Czech University of Life Sciences.

Teh Kim Leng
Regional Chief Operating Officer, Allianz Asia Pacific

Kim Leng is the Regional Chief Operating Officer for Allianz Asia Pacific, where he drives the regional IT and operations strategy and oversees the governance and oversight of the Life & Health and Property & Casualty insurance entities. Additionally, he leads the Protection & Resilience function within the region.

As a key member of the company’s Regional Executive Board, Kim Leng plays a crucial role in setting and executing Allianz’s ambitious growth strategy in Asia.

With over 30 years of distinguished experience in financial services, Kim Leng has been at the forefront of driving transformation and implementing cutting-edge, digital-led, customer-centric programs and operations. Prior to joining Allianz, he served as Chief Transformation and Operations Officer at Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad from 2016 to 2022. He was also the Chief Technology Officer at AIA Malaysia from 2012 to 2016 and spent 13 impactful years at ING Malaysia, culminating in his role as Chief Information Officer.

Kim Leng holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Computing Science) degree from the University of Technology, Sydney, and a Master of Commerce (Information Systems) from the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He also earned an Executive MBA from PHW Business School, Switzerland. His extensive expertise and visionary leadership continue to propel Allianz Asia Pacific to new heights.

Mohit Bahoria
Regional Chief Strategy, Distribution and Customer Officer,
Allianz Asia Pacific 

Mohit Bahoria has been a driving force in his current role since January 1, 2022, and joined the Allianz Asia Pacific Regional Executive Board in 2024. In this strategic position, he has been instrumental in shaping and executing the company's ambitious growth strategy across Asia. His portfolio includes spearheading the agency distribution channel strategy for profitable growth, driving transformative business initiatives, and overseeing the digital revolution of distribution and marketing functions.

Before this, Mohit served as the Head of Agency Distribution & Digital – Life & Health APAC, where he utilised his deep expertise and extensive experience to lay the groundwork for strategic agency distribution development and the creation of a comprehensive digital solution for the region.

Prior to joining Allianz Asia Pacific in April 2021, Mohit was the Head of Strategy and Transformation at AIA Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, with a focus on Economics and Taxation, and a Master's degree in Economics, both from Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya University. Mohit's visionary leadership and unparalleled expertise continue to drive Allianz's success in the dynamic Asian market.

Amit Agarwal
Regional Chief Health Officer, Allianz Asia Pacific

As the Regional Chief Health Officer, Allianz Asia Pacific, Amit Agarwal reports directly to the Regional CEO and is responsible for further driving the strategic direction, innovation, and profitability of Allianz’s health business across the region.

Amit joins Allianz Asia Pacific with a wealth of experience in health and insurance, having spent over a decade at McKinsey & Company, where he led the firm’s Health Insurance service line in Asia Pacific. His expertise spans health insurance growth strategy, provider network management, digital health, and business transformation. Over the years, he has worked with top multinational insurers and healthcare organizations, shaping innovative health propositions, and driving operational excellence.

Amit is accountable for the regional health results and oversee the entire value chain - from product development to claims management and cost containment - ensuring Allianz Asia Pacific remains at the forefront of customer-centric, value-based health solutions.  He works closely with Allianz Digital Health and the health business units in the Asian Operating Entities to enhance efficiency and expertise. He also focuses on upskilling leadership teams to strengthen the region’s health expertise.

Amit holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, a BBA from the University of Michigan. He is based in Singapore.

Johanna Scheller
Regional Chief for Property and Casualty (P&C) Officer, Allianz Asia Pacific 

Johanna Scheller is the Regional Chief Property & Casualty Officer at Allianz Asia Pacific, where she is responsible for steering the Property & Casualty strategy across the region, driving underwriting excellence, and supporting Allianz’s ambition to deliver sustainable growth for corporate and commercial clients.

Johanna brings deep experience across underwriting, governance, and risk management. Prior to her current role, Johanna was Head of CEO Office at Allianz Commercial, leading the office of the Chief Executive Officer and managing strategic projects, board agendas, and the strategic dialogue. She also previously held senior leadership positions including Global Head of Underwriting Integrity and Head of Risk Underwriting and Risk Governance at Allianz Commercial, where she played a key role in strengthening global underwriting governance and improving portfolio resilience.

Before joining Allianz in July 2016, Johanna was a management consultant with Oliver Wyman, advising European insurers and reinsurers on strategy, restructuring, and optimization.

Johanna holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Reading, as well as a Master’s degree in Finance and Information Management from the Technical University of Munich and the University of Augsburg.

Milena Gasser
Regional Chief People and Culture Officer, Allianz Asia Pacific 

With over 15 years at Allianz, Milena has established herself as an exceptional People & Culture leader across international markets. Her impressive career spans senior positions in Switzerland, Germany, the United States, and now Asia, demonstrating remarkable versatility and global business acumen.

Most recently serving as Global Head of People Transformation and prior as Global Head of Rewards & Performance at Allianz Commercial, Milena has successfully led critical initiatives to harmonize rewards frameworks and redesign organizational structures to support business transformation. 

Her extensive experience, global mindset and implementation expertise are instrumental in driving our Pinnacle ambition and key strategic initiatives to ensure sustainable growth and resilience across the region.


Allianz has a strong regional network across Asia, and a regional office in Singapore’s Central Business District. Allianz services are offered in 14 markets across the region.