Ageas Appoints Karolien Gielen as Managing Director Asia
International insurance group Ageas has announced the appointment of Karolien Gielen as Managing Director Asia and Business Development, effective 1 February 2026.
Gielen, who is presently the Managing Director of Business Development (covering Strategy, CDSO, M&A, and Communications), will be taking over from Filip Coremans, who has chosen to resign following over 23 years with the Ageas Group.
As per the announcement, Coremans will stay engaged with Ageas until 30 June 2026 to facilitate a seamless transition.
To sustain the robust connection between the Regional Office Asia and the Corporate Centre in Brussels, the insurer is merging the positions of Managing Director Asia and Business Development; a decision that also aims to enhance collaboration across the Group.
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Hans De Cuyer, CEO of Ageas, stated: “I want to seize this moment to thank Filip Coremans for his exceptional contributions to Ageas throughout the last 23 years. Filip has been crucial in defining the Group’s path and has significantly contributed to transforming Ageas into the organization it is now.”
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With Filip's guidance, we effectively finalized the Fortis Settlement, a significant achievement that allowed Ageas to move forward with increased assurance. His career, starting and ending in Asia, also reflects his strong dedication to the region.
"Filip has been pivotal to our expansion narrative in Asia and to establishing the robust partnerships we greatly appreciate. I want to express my gratitude to Filip for his steadfast dedication and commitment, for his knack for discovering solutions in the toughest situations, and for the enthusiasm that has consistently characterized him," adds Hans.
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Upon Gielen's appointment, De Cuyer remarked: "I want to congratulate Karolien Gielen on her new responsibilities. I believe that uniting the Managing Director Asia functions with Business Development under Karolien’s direction will create new possibilities, and I eagerly anticipate what the future holds."