Bhappu will become CEO of Howden Asia on 1 October 2025, reporting to the CEO of Howden. Credit: T. Schneider/Shutterstock.

Howden has named Rohan Bhappu as the deputy CEO of Howden Asia, effective from June 2025. 

He will report to current Howden Asia CEO Chye Huat Goh and operate out of Hong Kong. 

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Chye Huat Goh stated: “I am honoured to have assembled and led a talented team as we have built a leading broker in the region, proudly serving our clients from Private Wealth to our growing international client base.   

“I look forward to supporting Rohan as we reach out into new territories and continue to bring choice, dedicated service and deep expertise to every client.” 

Bhappu will be elevated to CEO of Howden Asia on 1 October 2025. In this role, he will report to Howden CEO David Howden.  

Meanwhile, Chye Huat Goh is set to replace Mark Wood as chairman of the region and as chairman of Private Wealth, with Wood continuing to lead Howden’s Global Specialty Practices. 

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Bhappu has 22 years of tenure at Marsh McLennan in various territories including the US, India, Singapore and Hong Kong.  

He was the CEO of Marsh McLennan Hong Kong and Macau. 

He was previously the CEO of Marsh, Hong Kong and Macau, managing JLT’s integration after its 2019 acquisition by a US broker.  

Additionally, he directed sales for Marsh Asia and possesses expertise in mergers and acquisitions practices.  

David Howden said: “From modest beginnings in Asia, Chye Huat has taken the business on an incredible journey.  He has built a very special business in South East Asia, taking us from a small relatively unknown operation to a top broker in all the markets in which we operate by building a business full of brilliantly talented people.   

“We warmly welcome Rohan to the business as we continue to attract the best talent and deliver to those needs.” 

Last month, Howden Re named Thomas Kroely as its managing director for Continental Europe.