Fontainha is succeeding Michael Dommermuth, who is leaving the firm at the end of this year.

Manulife Wealth and Asset Management (Manulife WAM) has appointed Fabio Fontainha as its new Asia head of wealth and asset management.

Fontainha will be succeeding Michael Dommermuth, who is leaving the firm at the end of this year, in February 2025.

Fontainha was previously at Citigroup for over three decades, with experience in consumer and private wealth, as well as retail markets. He most recently served as global business execution head of Citi Private Bank.

Fontainha will be based in Hong Kong and report to Paul Lorentz and accountable to Phil Witherington, president and CEO, Manulife Asia.