Dr. Daniel Ösze
Principal Manager, Zurich Internal Consulting (iCON)
What is your background?
- I was born in Winterthur, Switzerland. I speak German, English and French. I studied Business Administration from 1991 to 1995 and Law from 1995 to 1997 - both at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) in Switzerland.
- I spent one year at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey CA and at the University of California, Berkeley as a visiting scholar. I earned my PhD in Business Administration in 2000 from the University of St. Gallen.
- I worked as a strategic management consultant with Andersen Business Consulting and Arthur D. Little in Switzerland, Austria, the UK and Germany from 2000 to 2006.
- I joined Zurich in 2007 to help develop the Internal Consulting unit. In my assignments I have supported many of our Business Divisions and Regions to deliver on our profitable growth strategy and to enhance operating models, both in Asia and in Europe.
Why have you stayed with Zurich?
Zurich is a market leader in the insurance industry. The company provides me with opportunities to fully leverage and expand my capabilities while helping the company to become more successful in managing its business. My position gives me a unique opportunity to deepen my knowledge of the insurance industry, build a strong network with the company's business leaders, and to advance professionally. It also helps that I really enjoy living in Zurich, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
If I were interviewing you …
I'd look for an entrepreneurial, analytical, challenging sparring partner and team-player - one with a great sense of humor.
