Aegon appoints Michele Bareggi as Chief Strategy, Transformation and Growth Officer

The Hague, September 13, 2024 - Aegon today announces the appointment of Michele Bareggi as Chief Strategy, Transformation and Growth Officer, and member of Aegon’s Executive Committee, starting November 1, 2024. Michele succeeds Duncan Russell, who took on the role of Group CFO in September 2024.

Mr. Bareggi brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including his tenure at Athora, a leading European savings and retirement services group. Mr. Bareggi has been instrumental in establishing Athora, leading the group through a significant period of growth including its expansion into Belgium, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands. Prior to his role at Athora, he held various positions at major global investment banks, including Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse, covering both private and public markets.
 
Lard Friese says: “I am pleased Michele is joining Aegon. His extensive experience in investment banking, transforming organizations and leading customer-focused innovation will be invaluable as we accelerate our strategy to transform our businesses into leaders in their markets.”

Michele Bareggi comments: “I’m excited to join Aegon at such a pivotal time. I look forward to working with the teams at Aegon and its business units to drive transformation initiatives that will support Aegon's strategy and create sustainable growth for the company and all its stakeholders.”

Contacts

Media relations	Investor relations
Richard Mackillican	Yves Cormier
[phone]	[phone]
[e-mail]	[e-mail]

About Aegon

Aegon is an international financial services holding company. Aegon’s ambition is to build leading businesses that offer their customers investment, protection, and retirement solutions. Aegon’s portfolio of businesses includes fully owned businesses in the United States and United Kingdom, and a global asset manager. Aegon also creates value by combining its international expertise with strong local partners via insurance joint-ventures in Spain & Portugal, China, and Brazil, and via asset management partnerships in France and China. In addition, Aegon owns a Bermuda-based life insurer and generates value via a strategic shareholding in a market leading Dutch insurance and pensions company.