Parthanil Ghosh, MD &CEO designate, HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Theo Kokkalas, chairman of the Board of Management of ERGO International AG and Chief Operating Officer of ERGO International said“India is a strategic growth market for us, playing a significant role in achieving ERGO’s ambitious international strategy.”
Mumbai: The board of directors of HDFC ERGO General Insurance today approved the elevation of Parthanil Ghosh as the managing director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the cmpany.
The appointment will be effective from April 16, 2026, and is subject to IRDAI and other necessary approvals. In this new role he will succeed Anuj Tyagi, who quit the company to start a new general insurance venture.
Theo Kokkalas, Chairman of the Board of Management of ERGO International AG and Chief Operating Officer of ERGO International said “India is a strategic growth market for us, playing a significant role in achieving ERGO’s ambitious international strategy. I am convinced that under the leadership of Ghosh, the company will build on its success story, driven by our focus on technical excellence, customer centricity and digital innovation to achieve profitable growth and future readiness. ”
Keki M Mistry, chairman of the Board, HDFC ERGO General Insurance said, “Parthanil brings in extensive industry knowledge, deep operational insight and strong strategic leadership to the role. He has been a key contributor to the Company’s progress and success in recent years, enabling HDFC ERGO to strengthen its market position and in building a culture focused on customer trust, technical excellence and sustainable growth. ”
With over three decades of professional experience in financial services and insurance, Ghosh brings deep understanding of the local market and more than 16 years of extensive and diverse experience in the General Insurance industry across the entire value chain.
He joined the company in 2016 following the merger with L&T General Insurance and has been serving as an executive director since May 1, 2025.
Ghosh has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth trajectory. Under his leadership, the company strengthened its retail franchise, while building strong capabilities across commercial lines, crop insurance, underwriting, reinsurance strategy, claims management and information technology and digital.