Watania International Holding appoints Mr. Anuj Agarwal as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective 20th April 2026.
According to Industry sources, Mr. Agarwal is a seasoned insurance executive with over 30 years of international experience across life, health and general insurance sectors, including extensive expertise in P&L management and large-scale organisational transformation across multiple markets.
Anuj Agarwal Ceo of Watania International Holding stated, “I am excited to join Watania International Holding and lead the Company into its next phase of growth. I look forward to working with the Board, leadership team and colleagues to build on our strengths, enhance performance, and deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders.”
Professional Profile And Expertise
Industry sources added that Mr. Agarwal had been Chief Executive at Gulf General Insurance and prior to that at Allianz Saudi Fransi at Saudi Arabia. He had also been MD & CEO at Bajaj Allianz Life, India.
Previously, he served as Regional Chief Financial Officer for Allianz Africa, overseeing multiple markets and driving portfolio optimization, governance enhancements, and system-wide financial integration. He has also held senior leadership roles across leading insurance institutions in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Industry sources further confirmed that during his previous tenure at KSA, he helped transform the health insurance business into one of the profitable lines, delivering strong growth, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing workforce stability through targeted initiatives. He also led large-scale transformations projects, contributing to strengthening the companyโs financial performance and market position.
Mr. Agarwal has proven track record for thriving profitability and transformation across complex, regulated environments, supported by his academic credentials, including an Advanced Diploma in Insurance (CII, UK), a Masterโs degree in Finance (University of Bombay), and a Bachelorโs degree in Engineering (University of Delhi).
The Board of Directors welcomes Mr. Anuj and looks forward to his leadership in advancing the Companyโs strategic objectives.
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