Manulife Philippines has appointed Amy Gochuico as president and chief executive officer, effective 3 November 2026, making her the first woman to lead the insurer in its nearly 120-year history.
Gochuico moves from Manulife China Bank Life, where she had served as president and chief executive officer since April 2025.
She brings 30 years of insurance and leadership experience across Asia, spanning distribution and bancassurance. She joined Manulife in 2021 as chief bancassurance officer for Indonesia and previously held senior roles at AXA Mandiri, AIA Indonesia, BPI-Philam and AIA Thailand.
Her priorities include strengthening distribution capabilities and deepening relationships with customers and partners, alongside implementing Manulife’s longevity strategy in the Philippines.
“Amy is an accomplished insurance leader with a proven ability to grow businesses, strengthen strategic partnerships, and develop high-performing teams,” said Steve Finch, president and chief executive of Manulife Asia.
“Her extensive experience across Asia, deep expertise in distribution, and strong track record with our business in the Philippines make her the right leader for Manulife Philippines’ next chapter. I am confident that, together with our colleagues, she will accelerate our growth and position the company for continued success.”
Gochuico’s appointment follows other leadership changes at Manulife Philippines, which named Erica Jurilla Santos as chief operations officer and Ganesh Kumar Murugesan as chief information officer in September.
Elsewhere in the region, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau recently announced three C-suite appointments, naming Hung Ko as chief financial officer, Ian Pritchard as chief information officer and Venice Chan as chief operations officer.
