CAMBRIDGE, ON — Allianz Global Assistance has appointed Leon Mulder as its new Business Development Director.

In his new role, Mulder will oversee the expansion of Allianz’s business development initiatives, foster new and existing relationships within the Travel and eComm sales channels, and work closely with the executive team to capitalize emerging opportunities.

He comes to Allianz with 22 years of experience in business development, most recently serving 11 years at Booking Holdings where he held various roles across multiple brands within the company. For the past two years, he served as the Senior Country Manager for KAYAK Canada, and prior to this he managed global hotel partnerships on behalf of Agoda with Wyndham and Choice Hotels.

Welcoming him to the team, Kyle Sparkman, Chief Sales Officer, Allianz Global Assistance, said: “Leon’s extensive experience in the travel space, proven track record and visionary approach to business development align perfectly with Allianz’s mission to provide Canadian travellers with unparalleled travel protection and peace of mind.”

Mulder added: “I am honoured to join Allianz Global Assistance at such an exciting time, when Canadians are prioritizing travel like never before. Finding the perfect way to protect travellers, regardless of where, when or how they book their trip, is paramount to our success, and I look forward to exploring that with partners across Canada.”

Mulder can be reached at leon.mulder@allianz-assistance.ca.