New Vice President Elected

04/10/2019
MC Announcement

Christina Westholm-Schröder has been elected as the 57th Vice-President of the Berne Union, following a vote amongst members

Christina is Senior Vice President & Chief Underwriter at Sovereign Risk Insurance, based in Bermuda. She has long been an active and engaged participant in the Berne Union, and previously held the position of Vice Chair, and Chair of the Investment Insurance Committee.

In her role as Vice President she will support the strategic platform of the President and work of the Management Committee of the Berne Union. 

She suceeds HUANG Zhiqiang, who stood down as Vice President following his departure from Sinosure to take up a new role at Chinese State Owned investment company, CITIC.

We are delighted to welcome Christina back amongst the elected leadership of the Berne Union!

 

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