At the helm: Scott Munafò steps up as China CEO at Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific

Effective 1 September 2026, Munafò leads Allianz Trade's China operations from Shanghai.

Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific has appointed Scott Munafò (pictured above) as China CEO, effective 1 September 2026. He is now based in Shanghai.

Munafò joined Allianz Trade in 2015 as part of the company's Multinationals team. Over the past decade, he has helped shape the company's commercial strategy across four regions, holding a series of key account management roles spanning MMEA, APAC, and Northern Europe, including his appointment as Regional Account Director for Northern Europe in 2021.

Most recently, he served as Group Head of Broker Management and Partnerships, a role he assumed in 2025. In that position, he was responsible for defining and executing Allianz Trade's global commercial and distribution strategy, while strengthening broker partnerships across multiple regions.

Commenting on the appointment, Rodrigo Jimenez, Regional CEO at Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific, said: “Over the past decade, Scott has built extensive experience across various regions, demonstrating a strong track record in growing commercial portfolios, building strategic partnerships, and maintaining exceptional customer retention.

“His international experience, commercial leadership, and deep understanding of our business make him exceptionally well positioned to lead our China operations.”

For his part, Munafò said: “My commitment is simple: to keep listening, to keep creating lasting value, and to ensure the next chapter sets a new standard.”

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Photo / Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific