Multinational team

Barry Beard is VP, Head of Multinational UK at Sompo. Mr Beard has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, with expertise in complex risk, multinational business, and credit risk management. He has held roles including Credit Risk Manager and Head of Global Services and Complex Multinational business in the European market.

Gabriel Dominguez is VP, Head of Multinational LATAM at Sompo, where he manages the multinational portfolio and builds strong relationships with partners in Latin America (LATAM). He has over 28 years of experience in the insurance industry and joined Sompo in February 2023. Gabriel’s background includes various key roles that deepened his understanding of the industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional in Mexico, providing a solid foundation for addressing the challenges in insurance. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience in underwriting, reinsurance, and operations. For the last ten years, Gabriel has focused on developing global programs and cultivating strategic partnerships in the LATAM region, leveraging his knowledge of international markets and regulatory challenges to drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.

Matt Hoare is SVP, Head of Multinational Continental Europe. He is responsible for designing and delivering client-centric multinational insurance solutions in a timely, simplified way, across Sompo’s full suite of products. Prior to joining Sompo in 2022, Matt held various positions with global carriers, most recently as Head of Multinational, Middle East and Africa for AIG.

Lena Liu is VP, Head of Multinational APAC and brings extensive expertise in international underwriting and operational management, with over 15 years of experience across the APAC region. Most recently, she served as Head of Operations for International Underwriting Programs and Captive Services at Zurich Insurance in Hong Kong, where she led a team of 25 and implemented projects in robotic process automation, digital transformation, and workflow optimization. Known for her strategic focus and operational insight, Lena has a proven track record in managing underwriting governance, building frameworks for captive programs, and enhancing client service through innovative solutions and cross-regional collaboration. She holds a BA in International Finance from Tianjin Foreign Studies University and is fluent in Mandarin and English.

Akihito Ogata is VP, Head of Sompo’s Multinational Business Unit (MBU) in Japan. Since joining Sompo in 2008, he has held various positions in marketing, cargo underwriting, and overseas insurance operations. In 2022, Aki joined the MBU as the Project Management Office (PMO) lead for the One SOMPO project before assuming his current role in 2025.

As Sompo’s multinational leader in Japan, Aki is dedicated to integrating Sompo Japan Insurance’s multinational operations into Sompo’s broader global platform, aiming to achieve greater efficiency and consistency. With his extensive background in delivering client-focused solutions, Aki plays a pivotal role in helping Sompo provide expertise and exceptional service to its customers.

Andy Zoller is SVP, Head of Multinational North America, with over 20 years of leadership experience in the global commercial insurance industry, including having served as SVP and US Head of Multinational for a large global carrier, driving significant business success and leading award-winning teams recognized for their innovation and operational excellence.

Andy holds degrees in International Business and Germanic Studies from the University of Maryland, along with certifications in international risk management and business German.

A passionate advocate for inclusion and community engagement, Andy has served on numerous boards and councils to advance insurance industry and support charitable initiatives.

Andy’s leadership, collaborative spirit, and focus on excellence will strengthen our multinational strategy and operations.

Paul Burgess is Global Head of Multinational Claims, Sompo. He is responsible for developing, promoting, and monitoring the implementation of global claims policies and practices. He also serves as Chairman of the Insurance Institute of London Claims Committee.

Mr Burgess joined Sompo in 2022. He has over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, with expertise in multinational claims, technical claims strategy, and operational improvement. Prior to this, he was Technical Claims Director for Europe and International Global Risks at RSA.

Fernando Gonzalez is Senior Vice President, Multinational Operations. Prior to joining Sompo in 2011, Fernando held executive positions at Yasuda Fire & Marine, AIG, Marsh, and Aon. His 20+ years of experience has allowed him to acquire global knowledge in various areas of the insurance industry, such as underwriting, global programs, client and distribution channel management, captive management, organic and non-organic initiatives, claims, and reinsurance. Fernando holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the IPN (National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico), as well as a Master of Business Administration from the Ibero-American University of Mexico. 

Chris Pickering, SVP, Head of Multinational Operations, North America, brings more than 34 years of industry experience to her role. She oversees all aspects of insurance company operations, including underwriting, marketing, compliance, product development and pricing, contracts, admitted filings, and audits of at-risk and fronted books of business. Chris has also managed US personal product lines and operationalized corporate M&A transactions. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of South Florida and holds the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriting designation.