Takashi Kurumisawa assumed the role of Executive Vice President, Transactions – Strategy, Sompo in April 2019, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer, SI Insurance (Europe) since June 2018, responsible for building the company’s European insurance platform. Prior to that, he served as COO of London Market Insurance from March 2017 through June 2018. As General Manager of the Global Strategy Office of Sompo Holdings for the prior 8 years, Mr. Kurumisawa led the transformation of their overseas business through a series of M&A transactions, including the successful post-merger integration of the acquired companies. Since joining Sompo in 1995, he has held several insurance operations and management roles including international assignments.