Sun Life announced on Wednesday (28 Aug) that it has appointed Niall Grady as its new Chief Risk Officer for Asia.
Grady joins Sun Life from FWD Group, where he was Chief Compliance and Investment Risk Officer and Chief Compliance & Operational Risk Officer.
He brings over two decades of leadership experience in enterprise, operational, and investment risk management and compliance across banking, financial services, asset management, and the insurance industries.
Tom Murphy
EVP and Chief Risk Officer at Sun Life“Niall’s arrival marks a significant advancement in our ongoing journey to enhance our risk management framework, furthering our company’s commitment to achieving secure and thriving growth in Asia,” said Tom Murphy, EVP and Chief Risk Officer at Sun Life.
“His strategic approach to people and policyholders aligns with Sun Life’s Purpose of helping Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Niall’s leadership and experience will support us in achieving our growth ambitions in Asia,” Murphy added.
Commenting on his new role, Grady said, “I am thrilled to be joining Sun Life during such an important time in the region. It’s an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values the balance between managing risks and fostering growth.
I look forward to supporting our strategies across the region and ensuring that our risk management practices are robust and effective, setting us up for long-term success.”
Before joining FWD, Grady spent a decade in senior roles at Prudential and its asset management arm, Eastspring Investments.
