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AIA Life Korea has appointed Leo Ng as its new CEO, the insurer announced on Monday. Ng is moving over from AIA China, where he has held the position of Chief Financial Officer since 2016. With over 30 years of experience in the life insurance sector, Ng has also spent 12 years with AIA. The Hong Kong-based life insurer operates in 18 markets across the Asia-Pacific region, including Seoul.

Ng is a graduate of the University of Waterloo in Canada, where he earned a Bachelor of Mathematics degree with a specialization in actuarial science and statistics. He is also a fellow of the Society of Actuaries.

In his first days as CEO, Ng plans to immerse himself in the Korean market and gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities ahead. He expressed his intention to listen and learn, spending time with the company's employees, customers, and partners. Fisher Zhang, the regional chief executive and chairman of the board of AIA Life Korea, praised Ng as a "highly experienced AIA leader" with a proven track record in strategy, transformation, and financial leadership.

Zhang expressed confidence that Ng will work closely with the AIA Korea team to drive the company's growth in the Korean market.

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