John Carolin

Insurtech Executive

Personal Info

Summary

John is passionate about technology, building products, solutions and ventures. He is an entrepreneurial, structured and analytical problem solver with a wealth of senior leadership experience. As a resourceful and driven selfstarter, he has raised over EUR50 million in insurtech funding and built teams of varying sizes across multiple countries such as Switzerland, Dubai, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

During his 20+ year professional career he has working in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Dubai and Switzerland. He currently resides in Richterswil, Switzerland with his wife and two young children.

Positions held

  • Chief Executive Officer, B3i Services AG, Zurich,2018 – 2022
  • External Consultant, Zurich Insurance, Zurich, 2017 - 2018
  • Cofounder, Chief Executive Officer, Adchuuza, Johannesburg, 2014 - 2017
  • Asset Manager, Retail Africa, Brightsky, Johannesburg, 2012-2013
  • Admin Re Global Controller, Finance Director, Swiss Re, London, 2011
  • Managing Director, Selador Capital, Johannesburg,2009-2010
  • Manager, Audit, PwC, Zurich, CH (and Johanneburg, ZA), 2001-2007

Education

  • M.Comm, University of Cape Town, 2002-2005
  • CFA Level I,II,III , CFA Institute, 2000-2002
  • B.Comm (Hons), University of Cape Town, 2000-2001
  • B.BusSci , University of Cape Town, 1999-1996