SINGAPORE, 12 JULY 2024, 3PM – AIA Singapore is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Afees Ashroff as its new Chief Technology Officer with immediate effect, and he will report to Ms. Wong Sze Keed, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore.

 

Ms. Wong Sze Keed, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore, 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."

 

Afees is a highly experienced leader with a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in both banking and insurance sectors. He has been with AIA Singapore since 2018 and has a profound understanding of the organisation, where he was most recently Head of Digital Technology. With his new appointment, Afees will continue to focus on enhancing customers' digital experiences by developing and implementing world-class, cutting-edge technology strategies aligned to deliver AIA Singapore's vision and business priorities as a customer-centric leading life insurer.

 

Afees will succeed Peter Lee who has decided to step down to take some time to focus on personal matters.

 

Sze Keed added, "I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Peter and his efforts in steering the team. Peter is a highly respected industry veteran and will be fondly remembered for his positive influence in creating a cohesive culture within the technology division and we wish him all the very best in his future endeavors."