Nigel Fretwell

Nigel Fretwell started his career at Barclays Plc, where he spent 25 years working across the retail/commercial business units. His last role was as Group Employee Relations Director, where he led the development and delivery of key Group wide People Strategy, Industrial Relations and Employment Policy initiatives. In 2005 he joined HSBC as Human Resources Director for the worldwide operations of HSBC Insurance Brokers Limited. He then served as Regional Head of Human Resources, Asia Pacific, Global Head of Human Resources, Commercial Banking, and finally Global Head of Human Resources for Retail Banking and Wealth Management, which included HSBC Insurance and HSBC Asset Management.

Nigel Fretwell joined Swiss Re as Chief Human Resources Officer in May 2013, and was appointed a member of the Group Executive Committee effective 1 July 2019.