Portugal
Howen appoints Enrico Nanni as Europe's new CEO
Publication: ECO
Author: Carolina Neves Carvalho
Source published: 20/10/2026, 11:02:41 UTC
Briefing created: 20/10/2026, 11:36:18 UTC
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Briefings
Howden appointed Enrico Nanni as CEO of its European operations starting January 1, 2027, succeeding Luigi Sturani. Nanni, currently CCO, will lead the EMEA region while Sturani continues supervising operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, and Central Asia. The company expanded its European market from 11 to 30 countries and grew its workforce from 1,000 to over 6,000 over the last five years, with total gross premiums reaching 8.5 billion dollars. Nanni joined Howden in 1997 and has been praised for his entrepreneurial spirit and contributions to the business. Rúben Martinez was appointed as the new General Director in Spain and Country Manager in Portugal, marking the first entry of Howden Re into the Portuguese market.
Key points
- Enrico Nanni was appointed CEO of Howden's European operations effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Luigi Sturani.
- Nanni will continue to serve as Chief Commercial Officer while leading the EMEA region, reporting directly to Sturani.
Context
Howden Re, the insurance broker's reinsurance arm, entered the Portuguese market for the first time with a new office in Lisbon. The appointment follows a five-year expansion of the European market from 11 to 30 countries and a workforce growth from 1,000 to over 6,000 employees.
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