Expansion in DACH, Germany Austria and Switzerland Becomes Key Focus for International Insurance Broker
Düsseldorf, June 1, 2026 – International insurance broker Dubois Group has announced the appointment of Wouter Goudswaard as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the DACH region and the Nordic countries. Goudswaard officially assumed the position on June 1.
In his new role, Goudswaard will focus on driving growth across the DACH and Nordics region, with particular emphasis on further developing the company’s offering for the German market. “We are delighted to welcome Wouter Goudswaard, a renowned expert in both the German and international insurance markets, to our family-owned brokerage group,” says Maurits Kleingeld, owner of Dubois Group. “The appointment of Wouter Goudswaard as Chief Executive Officer for the DACH region is part of the ambitious expansion plan we have developed for Germany.”
Goudswaard brings more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. He is regarded as an expert in team development, partnerships with insurance companies, and innovative business models. He spent around 18 years in leadership positions at insurance broker Aon, most recently serving as a member of the management board in Germany. He subsequently played a key role in the growth of Eye Security, an Insurtech company specialising in cybersecurity, as Chief Commercial Officer. “I firmly believe that people make the difference — especially in risk management, which is at the heart of the insurance industry. Dubois Group is an international broker, but we are also family-owned. Building and maintaining genuine partnership-based relationships is part of our company’s DNA,” says Goudswaard, who also announced that, as part of the Dubois Group's growth strategy, he plans to attract new talent and identify suitable like-minded brokerages for acquisition.
About Dubois Group
Dubois Group is an international, family-owned insurance brokerage firm and consultant for corporate and special risks. The company was founded in London in 1982 by Hugh W. Wood. In the years that followed, Wood expanded into additional business areas, completed numerous acquisitions, and drove international expansion. As a result, the company evolved into a specialised consultancy offering tailor-made risk management solutions to its clients. The business has remained family-owned and, since 2025, has operated under the name Dubois Group led by owner Maurits Kleingeld. In addition to the DACH countries, the Group is also active in Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Australia, pursuing an international growth and expansion strategy. Dubois Group’s German Head office is located in Düsseldorf.