Global reinsurer PartnerRe Ltd. has named Dorothee Burkel its first chief corporate and people operations officer.

“This new position will be key to creating a working environment where employees can thrive while delivering excellent results,” PartnerRe President and CEO Emmanuel Clarke said. “Dorothee will provide a strong executive voice for these important functions, as well as a refreshing perspective from a different industry. Her experience developing and managing top talent in agile, dynamic environments makes her an excellent fit for this role.”

Burkel previously served as people operations director for the Europe, Middle East and African region at Google. She has more than three decades of experience and had worked for AOL France and AOL Europe in corporate communication roles.