Re/insurance group MNK International has appointed Naman Kumar, CFA (pictured above), as chief executive officer, elevating him from his current role as group chief financial officer.
He will lead the international operations of MNK Group as the business continues to build out its specialty insurance and reinsurance platform.
Kumar joined MNK Group as group CFO after a career in global finance, insurance and reinsurance that has included roles in private equity, venture capital and corporate development. His background spans both investment and operating responsibilities across multiple markets.
Before MNK, he held positions at Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), The Carlyle Group and Talis Capital. In those roles, he focused on private equity, venture capital and strategic corporate development initiatives for portfolio and platform businesses.
Kumar is a graduate of the London School of Economics and holds a postgraduate degree from London Business School. He is also a CFA charterholder, adding an investment and capital markets dimension to his executive responsibilities.
The company said he led strategic M&A transactions across multiple continents, which expanded MNK Group’s global footprint and diversified its portfolio. He has also been closely involved in digital transformation programs intended to improve internal processes and client-facing service.
Kumar’s elevation comes as MNK International continues to add new markets, including its October expansion into Türkiye through the acquisition of a local brokerage.
The Türkiye move forms part of a wider international growth plan supported by recent governance and risk appointments at group level. Group CEO Manoj Kumar said the promotion reflects the firm’s focus on leadership continuity and disciplined execution.
“Naman’s appointment as CEO reflects MNK International’s commitment to visionary leadership, operational discipline, and sustainable expansion,” he said.
Manoj Kumar added that the new CEO’s track record at the group will shape its next phase. “His proven ability to combine strategic foresight with hands-on execution positions the Group for its next chapter of excellence, resilience, and innovation across international markets,” he said.
