Ms. Wong Sze Keed is the Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore, and is responsible for overseeing and managing AIA's operations in the market to champion the concept of healthier, longer, better lives for all Singaporeans. Sze Keed has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry in Singapore and has held a broad range of senior management roles during her career.
Our Executive Committee
Our Board
Koo Chung Chang
Chief Financial Officer
Alvin Fu
Chief Distribution Officer
Mr. Alvin Fu is the Chief Distribution Officer of AIA Singapore. With a strong track record in the life insurance industry, Alvin leads the tied-distribution team to achieve greater levels of success and elevate AIA's customer experiences by further strengthening and enhancing the professionalism of AIA Singapore's tied-distribution channels.
Kelvin Kua
Chief Partnership Distribution Officer
Mr. Kelvin Kua is the Chief Partnership Distribution Officer of AIA Singapore. He leads the team to continually expand and strengthen the partnership distribution network. This includes driving the company's in-branch sales expertise, point-of-sale technology as well as the expansion of the comprehensive product range to AIA Singapore's bancassurance partners.
Kenneth Tan
Chief Corporate Solutions Officer
Mr. Kenneth Tan is the Chief Corporate Solutions Officer of AIA Singapore. He oversees AIA Singapore's Corporate Solutions business which provides comprehensive employee benefits programmes for companies and their employees across Singapore. He is responsible for driving sustainable growth strategies and implementing business critical initiatives to strengthen AIA Singapore's market leadership in employee insurance. This also includes adding new capabilities for AIA Singapore through innovative business development initiatives.
Irma Hadikusuma
Chief Marketing and Healthcare Officer
An accomplished veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Ms. Irma Hadikusuma is the Chief Marketing and Healthcare Officer of AIA Singapore. Under her leadership, the Marketing and Proposition function is set to propel the enterprise customer-focused agenda. This strategically integrated function will harness the synergy of AIA Singapore's brand and customer value proposition in delivering a curation of market differentiated, innovative health and wealth strategy, setting AIA Singapore apart to deliver its commitment of helping our community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
Tan Kian Loy
Chief Operations Officer
Mr. Tan Kian Loy is the Chief Operations Officer of AIA Singapore. Drawing on his extensive experience in the industry, Kian Loy is driving the use of digital tools and expanding AIA Singapore's customer-centric service proposition. In addition, he is responsible for overseeing operations, including customer service, policy services, underwriting and claims departments.
Khoo Kay Hwee
Chief Risk Officer
Mr. Khoo Kay Hwee is the Chief Risk Officer, overseeing both the risk and compliance functions for AIA Singapore. He is responsible for strengthening and embedding the enterprise risk management framework, as well as implementation of the compliance framework and programmes for the company. He is a qualified actuary and has extensive experience in the life insurance industry, in both the private and public sectors.
Liu Chunyen
Chief Investment Officer
Ms. Liu Chunyen is the Chief Investment Officer responsible for spearheading the success of the company's investment strategies. This includes developing and enhancing AIA Singapore's Strategic Asset Allocation, Asset Liability Management, and product development processes. A veteran in the life insurance Industry, she will also drive AIA Singapore's continued strong investment performance and elevate its service standards through close collaborations with AIA Investment Management Private Limited (AIAIM), the Singapore-based asset management company responsible for dealings, regionally as well as specialist fund management efforts exclusive for AIA Group businesses.
Aileen Tan
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Aileen Tan is Chief Human Resources Officer of AIA Singapore. She drives the development and execution of AIA Singapore's HR strategy to support the company's business growth, focusing on talent and leadership development, succession planning, as well as organisational and performance management. A firm believer in human capital development, Aileen supports her people to achieve their full potential by challenging them to go beyond their comfort zones as they continually upgrade their skills and capabilities.
Penny Koo
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Ms. Penny Koo is the General Counsel and Company Secretary of AIA Singapore. As part of the AIA Singapore management team, Penny supports the company's continued business growth and transformational strategies with her legal expertise and strong track record, delivering success across the Group. She is responsible for all legal and corporate secretarial matters and leads her team in providing strategic legal advice and commercial-minded, practical legal solutions for AIA Singapore and its subsidiaries.
Afees Ashroff
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Afees Ashroff is the Chief Technology Officer of AIA Singapore. He leads the technology team to develop and implement world-class, cutting-edge technology strategies to realise AIA Singapore's vision and business priorities as a customer-centric leading life insurer. He focuses on innovations to continually enhance customers' experiences with the company, ensuring that AIA Singapore's tech and digital solutions bolster operational efficiencies and internal processes by developing a comprehensive technological advancement roadmap to deliver the best service experience for our customers.
Peggy Quek
Chief Executive Officer, AIA International Wealth
Ms. Peggy Quek is the Chief Executive Officer of AIA International Wealth (AIA IW). A veteran in the financial industry, Peggy is responsible for overseeing and managing AIA IW sales and operations in Singapore. In addition, she leads the team to drive AIA Singapore's wealth management strategy, build its capabilities and enhance its offerings to the regional affluent and high net worth customers.
Board and Board Committees of AIA Singapore
Tan Hak Leh
Director & Chairman of the Board
Mr Tan Hak Leh is the Chairman of the AIA Singapore Board and Regional Chief Executive of the AIA Group, responsible for the Group's businesses operating in Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. He is a director of various companies within the Group and is a key member in the Global-Asia Insurance Partnership Ltd Advisory Council. Prior to his appointment as Regional Chief Executive, he was the Chief Executive Officer of AIA's operation in Thailand from 2016 to 2019. He was Group Chief Risk Officer in 2015 and Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore from 2011 to 2015.
Prior to joining AIA Group, Hak Leh was Chief Executive Officer of Great Eastern Life, Singapore. Prior to joining Great Eastern Life, he was Director of the Insurance Department of the MAS. Hak Leh has played an active role in the life insurance industry since 2005. His appointments include President of the Life Insurance Association, Singapore from 2010 to 2013, Vice Chair of Singapore College of Insurance from 2011 to 2013 and Vice President of Thailand Life Assurance Association from 2017 to 2018. He was also a board member of Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre Ltd from 2008 to 2015.
Present Directorships:
Directorships in Listed Companies
- Nil
Other Principal Commitments
- AIA Company Limited - Director
- AIA Myanmar Life Insurance Company Limited - Non-Executive Director
- AIA Bhd - Executive Director
- AIA (Cambodia) Life Insurance Plc - Non-Executive Director
- AIA Investment Management Private Limited - Non-Executive Director
- AIA Investment Management (Thailand) Limited - Non-Executive Director
- Amplify Health Asia Pte. Limited - Non-Executive Director
- Global-Asia Insurance Partnership Ltd - Advisory Council Member
- AIA (Vietnam) Life Insurance Company Limited - Chairman/Non-Executive Director
- AIA Holdings Pte. Limited - Director
Wong Sze Keed
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Ms Wong Sze Keed is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. She spearheads AIA's operations in Singapore, driving the organisation's purpose of enabling people to live healthier, longer, better lives. With over 30 years of experience in Singapore's financial services sector, she brings a wealth of leadership expertise to the role. Prior to her appointment as CEO, Sze Keed served as Chief Distribution Officer, where she was pivotal in strengthening the agency force and elevating the quality, expertise, and productivity of AIA Consultants under the premier agency strategy. Her earlier role as Chief Partnership Distribution Officer saw her successfully maximising distribution through strategic bancassurance, broker, and financial advisory partnerships.
Present Directorships:
Directorships in Listed Companies
- Nil
Other Principal Commitments
- AIA Financial Advisers Private Limited - Chairperson/Non-Executive Director
- AIA International Wealth Private Limited - Chairperson/Non-Executive Director
- Life Insurance Association, Singapore - President
- The Institute of Banking and Finance, Singapore - Audit Committee Member
- Singapore College of Insurance Limited - Member of Board of Governors
- Global-Asia Insurance Partnership Ltd - Director
- MAS Financial Centre Advisory Panel (FCAP) – Member
Jayne Plunkett
Director
Ms Jayne Plunkett is the AIA Group Chief Risk Officer responsible for the Group's risk and compliance functions. She is also a director of various companies within the Group.
Jayne joined AIA in November 2019 from Swiss Re, where she was most recently Chief Executive Officer Reinsurance Asia, Regional President Asia and member of the Group Executive Committee. During her time with Swiss Re, she held several senior positions, including Division Head Casualty Reinsurance and Head of Casualty Underwriting for Asia. Prior to that, she was with GE Insurance Solutions. Ms. Plunkett holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Drake University. She is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).
Present Directorships:
Directorships in Listed Companies
- Nil
Other Principal Commitments
- AIA Company Limited - Director
- AIA Philippine Life and General Insurance Company, Inc. - Non-Executive Director
- AIA New Zealand Limited - Director
Ong Sim Ho
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Ong Sim Ho is an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. He is a Managing Director of Drew & Napier LLC, of its Corporate & Finance Division. He is also a Fellow Chartered Accountant in Singapore, an Accredited Tax Advisor with the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals and a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors. Sim Ho has served on the boards of various life insurance companies over the past 20 years, and was the Non-Executive Chairman of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore Ltd before joining the Company.
Present Directorships:
Directorships in Listed Companies
- Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited - Independent Non-Executive Director
- Haw Par Corporation Limited - Independent Non-Executive Director
Other Principal Commitments
- Drew & Napier LLC - Managing Director (Corporate & Finance)
- Bluefield Renewable Energy Pte Ltd - Non-Executive Director
- Bluefield Ventures Pte Ltd - Non-Executive Director
- 2 Friends Investment Pte Ltd - Non-Executive Director
- SingHealth Community Hospitals - Independent Non-Executive Director
Mildred Tan
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mrs Mildred Tan is an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. She is currently the Chairman of Tote Board and Singapore University of Social Sciences Board of Trustees. Mildred was Co-Chair for Council for Board Diversity (CBD) from 2019 to 2024; conferred Justice of Peace from 2008 to 2023 and was awarded PBM (Public Service Medal) in 2007 and BBM (Public Service Star) in 2014 for outstanding community service by the Singapore Government. She was nominated Member of Parliament in Singapore from 2009 to 2011. She was the former Managing Director of Ernst & Young Advisory Pte Ltd and has over 30 years of experience in business management and advisory. Active in community work, she also serves in various community organisations.
Present Directorships:
Directorships in Listed Companies
- Wing Tai Holdings Limited - Independent Non-Executive Director
Other Principal Commitments
- Singapore Totalisator Board (Tote Board) - Chairman
- Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) - Chairman
- Council of Presidential Advisers - Full Member
- National University Health System Pte Ltd - Director
- Global Future Council on Innovative Financing for Climate and Nature, World Economic Forum – Co-Chairperson
- Philanthropy Asia Alliance – Board Member
- OceanX Education – Board Member
Ong Lean Wan
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Ong Lean Wan is an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. He has over 30 years of experience in insurance, investment, wealth management and technology from his career which spanned the UK, Australia, China and Singapore. Lean Wan was formerly the General Manager of China Taiping Pension Company and later the Chief Executive Officer of The Great Eastern Life China. He was an Independent Non-Executive Director of AIA Financial Advisers Private Limited before joining the board of the Company.
Present Directorships:
Directorships in Listed Companies
- Nil
Other Principal Commitments
- Nil
Lee Boon Huat
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Lee Boon Huat is an Independent Non-Executive Director ("INED") of the Company. With a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in the banking and financial sector across ASEAN and the Middle East, he brings a wealth of experience to the Board. His career trajectory includes senior management roles and directorships and, started his career with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Prior to his appointment as an INED of the Company, Boon Huat served as INED at Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad and Technology and Commercial Joint-Stock Bank Vietnam.
Demonstrating a strong commitment to public service, Boon Huat is actively involved in community work. He currently serves as a Council Member for the People Association Active Aging Council, a Grassroots Leader, and Chair of the Taman Jurong Active Aging Committee. He is also a member of the Taman Jurong Citizens' Consultative Committee. He was honoured with a 10-year long service award in 2022, in recognition of his decade-long dedication to community service.
Present Directorship:
Directorship in Listed Companies
- Nil
Other Principal Commitments
- Nil
Board Diversity Policy
Audit Committee ("AC")
The primary duties of the Audit Committee are to oversee the internal and external audit processes, review the financial information, the financial reporting system and internal control procedures of the Company, its subsidiaries and branch, as well as related party transactions.
AC Composition
Mildred Tan
AC Chairperson & Independent Non-Executive Director
Ong Sim Ho
AC Member & Independent Non-Executive Director
Ong Lean Wan
AC Member & Independent Non-Executive Director
Lee Boon Huat
AC Member & Independent Non-Executive Director
AC Terms of Reference
Board Risk Committee ("BRC")
The BRC has the responsibility to assist the Board in determining the Risk Appetite (including the Risk Appetite Statement), Risk Principles and Risk Tolerances, and to ensure that the Company, its subsidiaries and branch establish and maintain an appropriate and effective Risk Management framework, and that sufficient resources are in place for risk management activities.
The BRC is responsible for the review and monitoring of any changes to risk policies, any material breaches and exposures, significant transactions, as well as the results of any future-looking analysis, such as stress and scenario testing. The BRC is further responsible for establishing and embedding a strong risk culture across the Company, its subsidiaries and branch.
BRC Composition
Jayne Plunkett
BRC Chairperson & Director
Ong Sim Ho
BRC Member & Independent Non-Executive Director
Mildred Tan
BRC Member & Independent Non-Executive Director
Ong Lean Wan
BRC Member & Independent Non-Executive Director
Lee Boon Huat
BRC Member & Independent Non-Executive Director