Sanjeev S, ex-MD & CEO, Bharti AXA General Insurance, joins ACKO

General insurance startup ACKO has appointed industry veteran Sanjeev S as part of its leadership team. Sanjeev, former MD & CEO of Bharti AXA General Insurance will also be joining the board of directors of ACKO Insurance, according to a release.

ACKO plans to enter the health insurance business and has recently announced a Series D fundraise upwards of $250 million. The fundraise was led by General Atlantic and Multiples Private Equity. The round also included participation from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Lightspeed, as well as existing investors, Intact Ventures and Munich Re Ventures.

An industry veteran, Sanjeev has over 20 years of experience working with leading companies such as Fullerton India Credit and ING Vysya Life Insurance, among others. He has taken on diverse roles in the sector ranging from sales, planning, and distribution to marketing and managing business across different verticals. Sanjeev’s last role was the CEO of Bharti AXA General Insurance which recently merged with ICICI Lombard.