OneLife has appointed Cédric Lootvoet as CEO on 1 September. He succeeds 
The new head will be responsible for OneLife’s growth in its European markets. His roadmap includes the roll-out of digital and investment solutions, the improvement of internal processes, and the maintenance of wealth management expertise and service quality.
“I am honoured to take the helm at OneLife at a pivotal moment in its development. With the support of our teams and Groupe Apicil, we will continue to implement our ‘Focus and Grow’ strategy, placing our clients and partners at the heart of our priorities more than ever before. Our ambition is to continue developing innovative wealth management solutions, to improve our operational efficiency and quality of service, and to strengthen our position in our European markets,” said Cédric Lootvoet, CEO of OneLife.
A 16-year career at OneLife
Cédric Lootvoet began his career in Belgium at the Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CTIF-CFI), the authority responsible for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. He then joined Deloitte Luxembourg, where he became a senior manager within Forensic & Enterprise Risk Services. He joined OneLife in 2010 as director of Compliance & Risk, before being appointed chief financial officer in 2016. In 2023, he became one of the company’s two directors authorised by the Insurance Commission.
“His career within the company, his in-depth knowledge of our business and his expertise in the sector’s financial and regulatory issues are valuable assets for the company’s continued development across Europe,” said Bruno Valersteinas, deputy managing director for Savings and Financial Services at Groupe Apicil.
OneLife offers cross-border life insurance and wealth planning solutions to high-net-worth clients. The company works with private banks, family offices and independent financial advisers. It had €11.4bn in assets under management at the end of 2025, representing an 8.3% increase year-on-year, according to its annual accounts.
