Updated
Updated · Hubbis · Aug 9
KKR Appoints Former Manulife CEO Roy Gori as Senior Advisor for Asia-Pacific Financial Services
Updated
Updated · Hubbis · Aug 9

KKR Appoints Former Manulife CEO Roy Gori as Senior Advisor for Asia-Pacific Financial Services

1 articles · Updated · Hubbis · Aug 9

Summary

  • Roy Gori, who led Manulife from 2017 until retiring in 2025, will advise KKR on strategic opportunities across insurance, wealth management, banking and distribution.
  • KKR said the appointment is aimed at expanding its global financial services platform, with Gori focused on Asia-Pacific and other international markets.
  • Gori brings more than 30 years of industry experience, including running Manulife Asia across 12 markets and earlier leading Citibank’s Asia-Pacific retail business.
  • He will work with KKR leadership and Global Atlantic executives on market structure, regulation, partnerships and growth opportunities as the firm pushes deeper into global financial services.

Insights

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