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Sven Feistel

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Head of CEO & Strategy Office at Zurich Insurance
📍 São Paulo, Brazil

Sven Feistel is a passionate financial services leader with over 20 years of experience, primarily at Zurich Insurance. Currently the VP CFO and Head of the CEO & Strategy Office, he has a strong background in finance, IT, and strategy, with significant experience in Latin America. He is a graduate of the Rotterdam School of Management.

Outside of his core financial duties, Sven is a vocal advocate for corporate sustainability. He actively promotes initiatives around responsible investment and environmental projects. Colleagues describe him as a committed, intelligent, and highly collaborative partner, with a strong spirit of teamwork and excellent people skills.

Interestingly, early in his career, Sven worked as a Presentation Coach and English Instructor, highlighting a foundational skill in communication.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Head of CEO & Strategy Office
Job Level
Leadership
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
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Priorities

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Corporate Sustainability
He champions sustainability within finance, drove training for his team, and publicly shares Zurich's environmental efforts like the #ZurichForest project and responsible investment.
Financial Strategy
As a multi-time CFO with over 20 years in the industry, he is responsible for a P&L of 1. 5bn USD, strategic planning, and budgeting.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
Head of CEO & Strategy Office
Zurich Insurance
1-2021
Board Member (alternate) for Zurich Santander Brazil & Audit/Risk Committee
Zurich Insurance
11-2020
CFO / Diretor Executivo de Finanças
Zurich Insurance
11-2019
Executive Member
Academia Europeia da Alta Gestão S/A
11-2009 - 1-2010
Presentation Coach & English Instructor
Unique Language Center
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Education
6-2021 - 12-2022
Certificate of Graduation of the Accounting for Sustainability in Finance Academy
A4S Academy
2006 - 2008
MSc & MIM
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
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