Now Health International Group, leading international private medical insurance (IPMI) provider, has appointed Michel Faucher as managing director Middle East & Africa (MEA) and chief commercial officer.

This newly created role forms part of the company’s continued investment in the senior leadership team to enable the business to realise its ambitious growth plans worldwide.

Faucher will be responsible for the company’s growth strategy in the Middle East & Africa region, supported by Sonja de Pattenden, general manager - MEA. As chief commercial officer, Faucher will also oversee all commercial aspects of the business including underwriting, marketing, and regional compliance. Faucher will be based in Now Health International’s Dubai office.

Rob McIntyre, previously general manager for Asia Pacific, has been promoted to managing director for Asia Pacific and chief distribution officer. Meanwhile Alex Dalton will continue to oversee the Europe region and Operations function in the capacity of managing director Europe and chief operating officer.

Faucher said: “As an innovative international health insurance provider, Now Health is at the cutting edge of the industry and I am thrilled to be joining the business at a time of rapid growth and transformation. I look forward to working with the team on a number of exciting strategic projects as we continue to expand in key markets, particularly here in the Middle East and Africa.”

Zahir Sharif, managing director, Now Health International added: “Michel’s appointment forms part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the senior leadership team is fit for our continued growth worldwide. As we further expand and mature as business it’s important that we invest in our people and talent for long term success, and I am delighted to welcome Michel to the team.” – TradeArabia News Service