Baloise Group CFO Carsten Stolz to Depart After Two Decades of Service

Carsten Stolz, Chief Financial Officer of the Baloise Group, has decided to leave the company as of 31 December 2025 to pursue new professional challenges outside the organization. Stolz has been a pivotal figure at Baloise since 2002, holding various positions at both the group level and within the operating business before ascending to the CFO role in 2017. In this capacity, he has been responsible on the Corporate Executive Committee and Group Strategy Board for the further development and transformation of the finance function. His departure signals a significant leadership change for a company that generated a business volume of around CHF 8.6 billion in 2024 and employs 8,000 people across Europe.

Thomas von Planta, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Baloise Holding Ltd, expressed gratitude for Stolz's dedication over more than two decades. Von Planta stated that the company is losing a highly experienced executive and proven leader who initiated and successfully implemented the financial transformation of the Baloise Group. The Board of Directors thanked him for his significant contributions. This transition comes as Baloise, a European company founded more than 160 years ago, continues to focus on making tomorrow more straightforward, safer, and more carefree for its customers through smart finance and insurance solutions. The company's shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

The announcement underscores the importance of stable financial leadership in the insurance sector, particularly for a firm navigating ongoing transformation. Stolz's tenure saw him influence the group's strategic direction from his roles on key committees. His planned exit at the end of 2025 provides the company with a substantial lead time to manage the succession, ensuring continuity for stakeholders who rely on the insurer's dependable support and trust-based relationships. The move highlights the dynamic nature of executive careers in European financial services and the impact such departures can have on companies with deep institutional history. Further information about Baloise can be found on its official website.