"This is a significant milestone for our business and a clear sign of our commitment to building world-class technology and AI. "
- Drazen Jaksic, CEO of Zurich UK
Prior to this appointment, Asha Anil Kumar served as UK chief information officer (CIO) for retail, wealth & private banking at HSBC, where she’s worked for almost nine years. In the past, she’s also worked as a senior principal & management consultant at Infosys Consulting and systems manager at Wipro Technologies.
Asha moves from HSBC to join Zurich UK as its first-ever chief technology officer, subject to regulatory approval. She will also join the UK executive committee in October 2025.
“Joining the executive team at Zurich UK is an exciting opportunity, especially as the first person to hold this position. Zurich’s commitment to innovation and customer-centricity is what attracted me to the role.
“Technology is transforming our industry, creating new opportunities to deliver smarter, more seamless experiences for customers. I’m passionate about harnessing the power of digital solutions, making the insurance journey streamlined, faster, and more accessible,” she said.
Drazen Jaksic, CEO of Zurich UK, added: “We’re pleased to welcome Asha to Zurich UK as our first chief technology officer. This is a significant milestone for our business and a clear sign of our commitment to building world-class technology and AI.
“Asha brings a wealth of experience in digital transformation and delivering customer-centric technology solutions. Her passion for harnessing technology to make a real difference aligns perfectly with our ambition to set new standards in the insurance industry and accelerate our digital journey.”
