Global underwriter Everest Group has made Christopher Kujawa executive vice-president and chief human resources officer, effective January 20.

Mr Kujawa will report to Jim Williamson, president and chief executive and will serve on Everest’s executive leadership team.

He succeeds Gail Van Beveren, interim chief human resources officer, who will remain with the company for a brief transition for continuity.

Mr Kujawa brings more than 25 years of global human resources leadership and transformation experience at publicly traded and private organisations across financial services and technology-enabled business services.

Most recently, he served as chief human resources officer of Conduent Incorporated, a publicly traded global technology and services company, where he partnered closely with the CEO and board during a period of significant organisational change.

“Chris is an exceptional addition to our senior leadership team, with a proven record of elevating leadership, talent and organisational performance in complex organisations,” Mr Williamson said.

The CEO said Mr Kujawa brings a collaborative and inclusive leadership style and a clear ability to strengthen culture in direct support of disciplined execution.

“This will be instrumental as Everest enters its next chapter focused on sustained profitability and long-term value creation,” Mr Williamson said.