Richard Allan Bates
Chief Executive Officer at The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc.
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Mr. Richard A.
Bates is a President & Chief Executive Officer at The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. He assumed office on August 2019 and is responsible for the overall strategy and development of Manulife’s business in the Philippines.
His remit is to ensure that the company is focused on Manulife’s mission to make customers’ decisions easier and lives better.
He is a Finance industry veteran, who has a strong background in advancing insurance penetration in emerging markets in Asia.
Prior to joining Manulife, he served as Chief Executive Officer of a multinational insurance firm in Cambodia, where he spearheaded the company’s market entry and launched its multi-channel operations.
Prior to this posting, Mr. Bates was responsible for the Asia operations of a private equity fund focused on investing and incubating insurance start-ups.
He also previously led a multinational consulting firm’s deal strategy unit in Hong Kong and its financial services line of business across Asia.
Beyond his work in insurance and finance, he has also been involved in a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities in Hong Kong.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in Business Studies from the University of Portsmouth in England.
Richard Allan Bates active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc.
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. (Manulife Philippines) is an insurance management firm headquartered in Makati City, Philippines. The firm was founded in 1907 and is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Asia Ltd., ultimately owned by Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX: MFC) in Canada. Manulife Philippines provides a wide range of insurance, investment, wealth management and financial planning services to various clients. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/08/2019 |
Former positions of Richard Allan Bates
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AIA INSURANCE LANKA PLC | Director/Board Member | 28/06/2013 |
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AIA Insurance Lanka Ltd.
AIA Insurance Lanka Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance AIA Insurance Lanka Plc engages in the provision of insurance, asset management and trust services. It operates through the Trust Management segment. Its products include savings, retirement, and protection plans for individuals. The company was founded on December 12, 1986 and is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Finance |
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc.
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. (Manulife Philippines) is an insurance management firm headquartered in Makati City, Philippines. The firm was founded in 1907 and is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Asia Ltd., ultimately owned by Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX: MFC) in Canada. Manulife Philippines provides a wide range of insurance, investment, wealth management and financial planning services to various clients. | Finance |
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