Kay Guttmann
About Kay Guttmann
Kay Guttmann serves as the VP Insurance Product and Executive Board Member at Wefox AG, where he has worked since 2021. With over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry, he has held various leadership roles in multiple countries and has a strong track record in product development and strategic partnerships.
Work at wefox
Kay Guttmann has served as the VP Insurance Product and Executive Board Member at wefox AG since 2021. Based in Berlin, Guttmann has been instrumental in driving the company's insurance product strategies and overseeing its executive board functions. His role encompasses responsibilities related to product development and strategic growth within the organization.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before joining wefox, Kay Guttmann held several significant positions in the insurance sector. He worked at Allianz Partners as Head of Sales and Global Accounts Bank & Insurance from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he was the Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer at Oney Insurance from 2015 to 2018. His career also includes roles at Hiscox as a Sales Underwriter and Head of Property Market from 2011 to 2013, and as Head of Products and Project Manager at La Banque Postale from 2009 to 2011.
Educational Background
Kay Guttmann's educational journey includes studying at the Ecole Active Bilingue, where he achieved an International Baccalaureate. He furthered his studies at the Institute of Political Sciences, earning a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Economics, Law, and Politics. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Publishing and New Product Development from the Oxford Center for Publishing Studies.
Achievements in Product Development
Guttmann has a proven track record in product development, having created over 30 new products in the retail market across various countries. His contributions span regions including France, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Angola, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India. He has also established partnerships with major global companies, enhancing the reach and impact of the insurance products he has developed.
Cross-Cultural Management Experience
With over 17 years of cross-cultural management experience, Kay Guttmann has worked in diverse international environments. His career includes 9 years of experience abroad in countries such as the United States, South Africa, Malta, Germany, and Angola. This extensive background has equipped him with a unique perspective on global market dynamics and cross-border collaboration in the insurance industry.