Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider shaping the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, is set to strengthen its APAC (Asia-Pacific) presence through a new leadership appointment.
The firm has announced the appointment of Christian Erickson as general manager of APAC (Asia-Pacific) to lead a new phase of investment in the region and strengthen relationships with existing customers and partners.
Erickson, an accomplished enterprise software and professional services leader with over 25 years of experience, joins Duck Creek from Versent, where he served as general manager of growth.
At Versent, he collaborated with top public and private sector companies in Australia to integrate cloud, digital, data, and security capabilities, achieving outstanding business results.
He has also held leadership positions at Cognizant, overseeing the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) team, and at Accenture, as part of the financial services leadership team.
Recently, Duck Creek has experienced rapid growth in the APAC region, driven by new and expanding customer partnerships and the launch of new products such as Duck Creek Reinsurance, Duck Creek Clarity, and Duck Creek Payments.
Erickson’s multi-region software services background equips him with the expertise needed to manage significant investments in resources, people, and skills, ensuring Duck Creek continues to deliver on its promises to both existing and new customers.
Rohit Bedi, Duck Creek’s chief revenue officer, said, “Given our growth and execution, Duck Creek is increasingly seen as the dependable brand leader for P&C and general insurance customers. Christian’s leadership acumen and customer-first mindset, combined with his deep understanding of the insurance sector, make him ideal to spearhead Duck Creek’s investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Christian’s leadership will be pivotal in delivering value to our customers across APAC and continuing our growth.”
Christian Erickson expressed his enthusiasm about joining Duck Creek, remarking, “I am thrilled to join Duck Creek and leverage my international experience across general insurance, property and casualty, reinsurance, and broking to benefit our customers and partners in the region. Duck Creek’s dedication to serving customers and transforming the insurance industry is truly impressive. I look forward to working with the talented Duck Creek team and our ecosystem partners to drive successful business outcomes for insurers across APAC.”
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