By Adriano Marchese
Manulife Financial has appointed Phil Witherington to the role of chief executive officer to succeed Roy Gori who intends to retire in May of next year.
Witherington has been a member of the Canadian insurer's executive team since 2017, serving as chief financial officer for five years until his appointment to his current role as president and CEO of Manulife Asia.
He brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services to the role. Previously, he has held positions in U.K.-based bank HSBC and insurance company AIA.
Gori agreed to serve as an advisor through Aug. 3 after his official retirement on May 8.
Until Gori retires, Witherington will continue in his current role, supporting the transition planning and will name a successor in the coming months.
Write to Adriano Marchese at adriano.marchese@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
November 18, 2024 06:56 ET (11:56 GMT)
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