Strategy& appoints Albert Kolb as partner in Insurance practice

Global strategy consultancy firm Strategy& has appointed Albert Kolb as a partner in its Düsseldorf office.

The 45-year old partner is a member of the Financial Services practice, and brings extensive experience in topics such as IT strategies, large-scale digital transformations, the modernization of legacy systems, enterprise architectures, and digital-driven performance improvement. He focuses on clients in the insurance landscape.

He joins Strategy& from rival Boston Consulting Group, where he worked for over seven years and was a partner. Before that, he spent over a decade at Microsoft, where he held several senior roles.

“After inspiring years at Boston Consulting Group and Microsoft, I’m excited to bring my passion for technology, AI, and solving complex challenges to the next level – together with an amazing team at Strategy&. I look forward to help our clients in the insurance industry with their strategic technology and digital transformation ambitions,” said Kolb.

Commenting on the appointment, Philipp Wackerbeck, Global Head of Financial Services at Strategy&, said; “The financial sector is under intense pressure to innovate its digital core. Albert combines strategic consulting with in-depth technology expertise. With his diverse experience in implementing complex transformation programs, he is a clear asset to our clients and underscores our growth ambitions in the insurance market.”