Kai Talarek becomes Chief Growth & Optimization Officer of Fortitude Re, and Greta Hager becomes Chief Financial Officer.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Greta to Fortitude Re and to continue working closely with Kai to ensure we achieve sustainable, high-quality growth”
FGH Parent, L.P. (“Fortitude Re”) has announced the appointment of Greta Hager as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Kai Talarek as Chief Growth & Optimization Officer, effective August 17. Both executives will report directly to CEO Alon Neches.
Greta Hager, stepping into the role of CFO, will oversee the company’s Controllership, Tax, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Strategic Finance teams. She joins Fortitude Re with extensive experience from her most recent position as Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at Mass Mutual. Her previous leadership roles include tenures at AIG and Grant Thornton.
Kai Talarek will transition from his role as CFO to the newly established position of Chief Growth & Optimization Officer. In this role, he will concentrate on enhancing the company’s competitive capabilities and steering Fortitude Re’s growth strategy. Kai will continue to oversee Corporate Development, Capital Management, Treasury, and Investor Relations, ensuring that the company’s growth is underpinned by a robust capital structure, efficient funding, and a compelling value proposition for clients, regulators, and capital providers.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Greta to Fortitude Re and to continue working closely with Kai to ensure we achieve sustainable, high-quality growth,” said Alon Neches, CEO of Fortitude Re. “Delivering world-class client service requires world-class talent. Greta and Kai embody why we feel that #destinationFortitudeRe delivers so strongly on both fronts.”
About Fortitude Re
The Fortitude Re Group manages approximately $101 billion in general and separate account insurance reserves and administers over 4 million insurance policies. The company’s business model is built on exceptional insurance professionals and the backing of leading insurance investors, including Carlyle and T&D Insurance Group. Fortitude Re is committed to delivering strategic reinsurance solutions that meet clients’ highest priority goals and create sustainable, long-term value for shareholders, teammates, and the communities in which it operates. For more information, visit www.fortitude-re.com and follow Fortitude Re on LinkedIn.
