Curriculum vitae

Wolfgang Strassl was born in Munich in 1956.

He obtained a bachelor’s degree and doctorate in economics (Dr. oec. publ.) at the University of Munich and the degree of Master of Philosophy in economic sciences at the University of Cambridge in the UK.

Wolfgang Strassl held posts as assistant professor at the University of Munich, lecturer at the German Insurance Academy and research associate with Infratest Gesundheitsforschung GmbH, both in Munich, before joining Munich Re as a graduate trainee. He was appointed to an underwriting position in the Divisional Unit: Health in 1990 before being nominated Head of Divisional Unit in 1995.

In mid-2001, Wolfgang Strassl was designated Head of Divisional Unit in the Life and Health Division. He joined the Board of Management with effect from 1 October 2005 and is responsible for HealthCare and Human Resources as well as Labour Relations Director.

Wolfgang Strassl is married.