Management
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In line with the fast-changing markets, our Board of Management coordinates and monitors the most important activities of Great Lakes. In setting objectives and determining the strategy, the Board of Management maintains a clear focus on long-term value for our clients, staff and company.
The Supervisory Board monitors and advises the Board of Management on all important matters. It is responsible for surveying the financial statements, fulfilling reporting requirements towards shareholders and appointing the Board of Management as well as the auditor.
Members of the Board of Management
Christoph Carus
Chief Executive Officer
Member of the Board of Management since March 2021
Christoph recently joined the Great Lakes Board as Chief Executive Officer. He has been with Munich Re since 2001 holding different senior management functions in the finance area for the Munich and Sydney offices.
At Great Lakes Christoph is responsible for Strategy & Principles of Business Policy, Underwriting, Products & Actuarial, Reinsurance, Information Technology, Internal Audit as well as Human Resources. In addition he assumes responsibility for the business areas Facultative & Corporate and Group Retrocession.
Stéphane Deutscher
Chief Operating Officer
Member of the Board of Management since April 2017
Stéphane joined the Great Lakes Board as Chief Operating Officer in 2017 and is responsible for Business Development, Agency Business, Large Single Risks, Claims, Operations and Agency Audit.
Previously, he worked for Munich Re Group in the direct business since 2003 where he held various senior manager positions.
Dr. Tobias Klauß
Member of the Board of Management since January 2017
Tobias joined the Great Lakes Board in 2017 as Chief Risk Officer, having worked for Munich Re since 2007 in various Risk Management roles.
During this time he held several senior management positions in the UK and Germany and has led complex regulatory and strategic projects and change programs.
At Great Lakes Tobias is responsible for Risk Management, Compliance, Legal and Services.
Dr. Stefan Pasternak
Chief Financial Officer
Member of the Board of Management since April 2014
Stefan joined the Board in 2014 as Chief Financial Officer, having worked for Munich Re on the direct and reinsurance side since 1999. During his time with the Group he held several senior management roles in different countries and (re)insurance companies and has led many business initiatives as well as strategic projects in the finance area.
At Great Lakes Stefan is responsible for all Finance related topics, Procurement as well as the Actuarial Function.
Members of the Supervisory Board
Michael Kerner – Chair
Member of the Supervisory Board since 2023
Board of Management, Munich Reinsurance Company, Munich
Dr. Carsten Prussog
Member of the Supervisory Board since 2017
Senior Executive Manager, Munich Reinsurance Company, Munich
Ralph Ronnenberg
Member of the Supervisory Board since 2021
Senior Executive Manager, Munich Reinsurance Company, Munich