Lukas Wachter
About Lukas Wachter
Lukas Wachter is the Deputy Head Global Clients and Managing Director at Gallagher Re in London, with a diverse background in audit, M&A, reinsurance structuring, and sales.
Current Role at Gallagher Re
Lukas Wachter is the Deputy Head of Global Clients and Managing Director at Gallagher Re. He manages the Zurich office and serves as a senior broker and client advocate for large, global, and complex clients. Wachter started his role in October 2022 and is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Previous Roles at Swiss Re
Before joining Gallagher Re, Lukas Wachter held multiple roles at Swiss Re. He was the Head Globals International Business, Director, from 2021 to 2022 in Zurich. Prior to that, he served as the Global Key Account Manager, Director, from 2016 to 2021, and as Senior Marketer/Structurer, Director, from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure, he worked in Zurich and Munich, gaining extensive experience in reinsurance structuring and sales.
Early Career Experience
Lukas Wachter's early career included positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG Fides Peat. At PwC, he served as an M&A Advisory Manager from 2006 to 2008 in Geneva and Zurich. Before that, he worked in Audit for KPMG Fides Peat from 2002 to 2006 in Lausanne and Geneva. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in financial analysis and corporate finance.
Education and Professional Certifications
Lukas Wachter has a diverse educational background. He studied Hotel Business Management at EHL, graduating in 2002. He earned his Dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer through the Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) program, specializing in Audit, Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Tax from 2003 to 2006. He also obtained certification in Alternative Investments from the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) program in 2008. Additionally, he completed the High Performance Leadership program at IMD in 2018.
Professional Background and Expertise
Lukas Wachter has a diverse professional background, which includes roles in Audit, M&A, Reinsurance Structuring, and Sales. His varied experience across different financial sectors has equipped him with a broad skill set that he leverages in his current role. At Gallagher Re, he brings this extensive expertise to manage complex client relationships and advocate for large global clients.