AIA Singapore has appointed Afees Ashroff as its new chief technology officer (CTO), replacing Peter Lee.
Ashroff, whose appointment is effective immediately, will report to AIA Singapore CEO Wong Sze Keed.
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Ashroff has more than 20 years of experience in insurance as well as the banking industry.
He has been part of AIA Singapore since 2018 and most recently held the position of head of digital technology.
In his new role, Ashroff will aim to enhance customer digital experiences by developing and implementing technology strategies that align with AIA Singapore’s vision and business goals.
Keed said: “I am delighted to welcome Afees to the leadership team as chief technology officer. I am confident that Afees will be a strong addition to my management team and will continue to drive AIA Singapore’s digitalisation agenda across our organisation to deliver the best service experience for our customers.
“More importantly, with Afees’ appointment, AIA Singapore remains committed to our people-first culture, where talent development and internal mobility will ensure we give the best opportunities to our people.”
AIA Singapore is part of AIA Group, a pan-Asian life insurance company.
In addition to Singapore, the company operates in Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mainland China, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and branches.
In May this year, the life insurer inaugurated its group headquarters in Hong Kong after finishing the redevelopment of the previous building.
