Peter Wanda

CDAO Zurich Insurance

Dynamic C-level executive with over 20 years of leadership in the insurance, consumer, and manufacturing sectors, driving transformative growth through innovative technology, data, analytics, and AI strategies. As a successful CIO, CDAO, CTO, and COO, I specialize in delivering measurable business outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments, with a focus on modernizing operations and accelerating value creation. Known for building and leading high performing, multi country, and global teams, I forge strong collaborations between business units and technology functions, ensuring strategic initiatives are executed with precision and innovation. A passionate advocate for responsible AI, scalable data architectures, and enterprise wide data democratization, I currently empower organizations to enhance customer experiences, modernize underwriting, transform claims, and boost distribution efficiency.

By leveraging advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and platform driven solutions, I drive operational excellence, cost efficiencies, and faster time to market. As a collaborative leader, I partner with cross functional teams and Lines of Business to foster innovation, align technology with strategic goals, and champion agile, scalable solutions.

My approach emphasizes rapid adoption of transformative platforms, employee augmentation, and data driven decision making to deliver sustainable profitability and competitive advantage.

Key strengths: Strategic vision, operational & business transformation, AI and analytics leadership, cross-functional collaboration, global team leadership, and a proven track record of delivering results across the insurance, consumer, and manufacturing industries.