Michael Diekmann has been Chairman of the Management Board of Allianz SE since April 29, 2003. He first became Member of the Company’s Management Board in 1998. From 2002 until April 29, 2003, he was a Member of the Management Board, responsible for Americas and Group Human Resources. From 2000 until 2002, Mr. Diekmann was a Member of the Management Board, responsible for Asia-Pacific, CEE, Middle East, Africa and Group Management Development. From 1998 until 2000, he was a Member of the Management Board, responsible for Asia-Pacific. Allianz SE serves approximately 75 million customers in about 70 countries.