AIA Group has announced the appointment of Edward Moncreiffe as Regional Chief Executive with effect from 2 November 2026. Edward will have responsibility for India, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand. He will be a member of the Group Executive Committee and report to Group Chief Executive and President Lee Yuan Siong.
Prior to joining AIA, Mr Moncreiffe was HSBC Group CEO of Insurance, overseeing the life and health insurance business in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, the Chinese Mainland, Singapore, India, Malta, Bermuda and Mexico, as well as insurance distribution units globally. He was previously the HSBC Life in Hong Kong and Macau CEO.
He has 20 years of leadership experience across insurance, wealth and strategy roles in the United Kingdom, Europe, Latin America and Asia. He has led large and complex businesses and has a strong track record of delivering growth and strengthening market positions.
He is also the former Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers, Matilda International Hospital, and City Mental Health Alliance Hong Kong. He represents Asia-Pacific on the Executive Council of the International Insurance Society.
Edward holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree from Durham University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is also a Chartered Insurer.