Santiago Gallo

Corporate Communications Manager, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Why Zurich?

“… most prestigious insurance brand in Argentina” … “the global expertise and financial strength of the Zurich Group” … “Zurich Argentina’s corporate values and continuous commitment to the development of the industry and the country” … “At Zurich Argentina you’ll find excellence both in the personal and professional skills of our colleagues as well as a renewed commitment with team work”.

• Born in Buenos Aires; speaks Spanish and English; likes to read and swim.
• Graduated from Catholic University of Argentina as a lawyer in 1992 and from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., USA with LL.M. in International & Comparative Law in 1994.
• Worked as an attorney in a major law firm based in Washington, D.C. and an associate in a prestigious law firm in Argentina before making the switch to external communications and corporate affairs working in the telecommunications and energy industries; senior role with a well-known press agency in Buenos Aires, Santiago.
• Since joining Zurich in 2004: worked as Corporate Communications Team Leader and now Corporate Communications Manager; is in charge of the design and development of the corporate communication strategy (brand, media relations, PR, sponsorship, CSR, events).
• Significant project: supporting acceleration of Zurich Argentina’s growth in both GI and Life markets by implementing an integrated marketing and corporate communications strategy aligned with the Group’s; contributing to the achievement of market leadership positioning and business objectives.

Why I'm still here?

“The reasons why I chose to work here are still valid and the challenge is motivating and inspiring”.

Bottom line

“If I were interviewing you, I’d look for: respect, team work, open mind and a learning spirit”.

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