HONG KONG – (September 18, 2024) - Sun Life today announced the appointment of Randy Lianggara as President, Emerging Markets, Asia, effective 1 November.

In this newly created role, Randy will help to drive growth across Sun Life’s businesses in the fast-growing emerging markets of Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia as well as oversee Sun Life’s joint venture with China Everbright Group in mainland China.

Randy will join Sun Life’s Asia Executive Team and report to Manjit Singh, President Sun Life Asia.

Randy joins Sun Life from Aviva where he most recently held roles as Regional CEO, Asia, and Regional CEO, China, Indonesia and Vietnam. Prior to that he spent a decade as CEO of AXA Indonesia.

“I am delighted to welcome Randy to our Asia Executive Team,” said Manjit Singh, President, Sun Life Asia. “Randy is an industry veteran with a proven track record of success building and leading insurance businesses in emerging markets.  This appointment demonstrates our commitment to our Clients and business partners in the region. He will be instrumental as we continue to expand our presence and help more Clients across Asia to live healthier lives and achieve financial security. “

"I am thrilled to be joining Sun Life and to work alongside such a talented team in the Asia region,” said Randy Lianggara, President, Emerging Markets, Asia. “The emerging markets in Asia offer tremendous opportunities, and I am eager to help drive our growth strategy. Together, we will continue to deliver innovative solutions that will empower our clients to achieve financial security and well-being."

Randy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Iowa State University, U.S. and a Master of Business Administration from Golden Gate University, U.S.  He is also a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Life Underwriter, Certified Wealth Manager, as well as a ChFC Charter Holder.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.46 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com. 

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