AIA Announces Ng Keng Hooi as New Group CEO

Following the announcement of Mark Tucker’s retirement from his executive position in AIA to join HSBC Holdings plc. as the non-executive Group Chairman, Mr Ng Keng Hoon has been appointed as his successor starting September 2017.

Mr Ng Keng Hoon currently holds the position of Regional Chief Executive with over 37 years of experience in the Asian Life Insurance industry. His new role, however, will have him taking over the entire AIA Group.

AIA Group Chairman, Edmund Tse comments:

Keng Hooi is a proven leader with an impressive track record and I am delighted that he will succeed Mark as Group Chief Executive and President of AIA. This appointment follows a rigorous and extensive succession process, which included consideration of internal and external candidates.

For the last six and a half years, Keng Hooi has excelled in the role of Regional Chief Executive for AIA displaying first-class leadership and strategic vision while consistently delivering strong results. He is ideally qualified to build on AIA’s success to-date.

Learn more about this appointment in their full press release here.