Rottiers takes the helm of Lloyd’s post-Brexit hub following the resignation of Lloyd’s chief commercial officer and Brussels CEO Vincent Vandendael who will move to Everest Insurance in early 2019.
As well as CEO of Lloyd’s Brussels, Rottiers will also be Lloyd’s regional director for Europe, Middle East and Africa, and will take up her position in February.
In recent years, Rottiers has held a series of a non-executive roles at various financial institutions in Belgium including ING Belgium, Kinepolis NV Group and Leasinvest Real Estate.
She was chief finance and data officer and executive member of the board of directors of AXA Belgium from 2011 to 2016.
John Neal, Lloyd’s CEO, said: “I am delighted to welcome Sonja to Lloyd’s. Her wealth of experience across the financial services industry and in leading companies ensures she is well positioned to drive our business forward in Europe.
“Lloyd’s Brussels marks a major milestone for Lloyd’s,” Neal added.
“Now that it is already placing and processing European business, Sonja will focus on ensuring that it is also well positioned to grow as a customer-focused European insurance company.”
Commenting on her appointment, Rottiers added: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join Lloyd’s at this exciting time in its history.”
“The European risk landscape is changing, and there is increased demand for the specialist risk solutions that Lloyd’s excels at. I am looking forward to the new opportunities that Lloyd’s Brussels will bring to the market, and to help grow our business in the continent.”