{
  "id": 2058770,
  "title": "Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific appoints China CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/allianz-trade-in-asia-pacific-appoints-china-ceo",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T02:09:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/allianz-trade-in-asia-pacific-appoints-china-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific has appointed Scott Munafò as their new China CEO, effective 1 September 2026. The appointment will see Munafò take charge of the company's expansion in the Chinese market from Shanghai. With over a decade of experience shaping Allianz Trade's global strategy across four regions, Munafò joins the company in 2015 as part of the Multinationals team. Rising to roles such as Regional Account Director for Northern Europe and Group Head of Broker Management and Partnerships, Munafò holds an MBA from POLIMI Graduate School of Management and a law degree from Università Bocconi. Rodrigo Jimenez, Regional CEO at Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific, expressed confidence in Munafò's ability to lead China operations, highlighting his international experience, commercial leadership, and deep understanding of the business. Munafò expressed his honor in joining Allianz Trade's China journey, vowing to focus on listening, creating lasting value, and setting a new standard in the market.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 August 2026 - Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific is pleased to announce Scott Munafò has been appointed China CEO with effect from 1 September 2026. He will be based in Shanghai. Scott Munafò to lead next phase of growth in China. Mr Munafò joined Allianz Trade in 2015 as part of the Multinationals team and has spent over a decade shaping the company's…",
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}