People: Manulife Holdings Bhd (MNLF.KL)

MNLF.KL on Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange

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22 May 2013
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position

Mohd Sheriff Bin Mohd Kassim

73 2004 Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board

Mark O'Dell

54 2013 Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director

Mun Yee Chin

2010 Joint Company Secretary

Siew Chuan Chua

2007 Joint Company Secretary

Robert Cook

2007 Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Gianni Fiacco

35 2009 Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Philip Hampden-Smith

53 2006 Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Norzrul Thani Bin N. Hassan Thani

2011 Independent Non-Executive Director

Mohd Annuar Bin Zaini

61 2011 Independent Non-Executive Director

Hun Soon Lim

57 2012 Independent Non-Executive Director

Biographies

Name Description

Mohd Sheriff Bin Mohd Kassim

Tan Sri Dato’ Mohd Sheriff Bin Mohd Kassim is Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Manulife Holdings Berhad since October 13, 2004. His qualifications are PSM, JMN, KMN and DSDK. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics degree from University Malaya (1963) and a Diploma in Economic Development from Oxford University, United Kingdom (1969). He also holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Vanderbilt University, United States (1974). He is also Chairman of the Executive Committee and Group Nominating/Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors. He was Managing Director of Khazanah Nasional Berhad from 1994 to August 2003 and past Director of United Engineers (Malaysia) Berhad and former Chairman of UEM Land Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Renong Berhad). Prior to joining Khazanah Nasional Berhad as the Managing Director in 1994, he served as the Secretary General of Treasury, Ministry of Finance for three years. He is President of the Malaysian Economic Association. He serves as Non-executive Chairman of Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Berhad, PLUS Malaysia Berhad, Scientex Berhad, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad and Standard Chartered Saadiq Bhd. He also serves as Non-Executive Director of Yayasan UEM.

Mark O'Dell

Mr. Mark Steven O'Dell serves as Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director of Manulife Holdings Bhd since January 18, 2013. He completed Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) in 1985 and completed Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) in 1986. He has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Taiwan since 2008. He has over 32 years of experience in the life insurance business. In his 18 years in Asia, he has held senior management roles in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. He has served as the President of the Life Insurance Association and the Financial Planning Association of Singapore respectively. In 2006, he was named the Personality of the Year by the Asia Insurance Review in recognition of his contributions to the insurance industry.

Mun Yee Chin

Ms. Chin Mun Yee is Joint Company Secretary of Manulife Holdings Berhad since March 18, 2010. She has gained working experience and occupation from Securities Services (Holdings) Sdn. Bhd.

Siew Chuan Chua

Ms. Chua Siew Chuan is Joint Company Secretary of Manulife Holdings Berhad since February 7, 2007. She is Member of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. She has experience in corporate secretarial services and has worked as Managing Director of Securities Services (Holdings) Sdn. Bhd.

Robert Cook

Mr. Robert Allen Cook is Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Manulife Holdings Berhad since October 4, 2007. He holds a Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of Toronto and a Bachelors’ Degree in Pure Mathematics from University of Calgary. Mr. Cook is Senior Executive Vice President and General Manager, Asia, responsible for Manulife Financial’s insurance and wealth management operations in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Macau. Previously, he was Executive Vice President, United States Insurance Group with overall general management responsibility for the John Hancock Life Insurance, John Hancock Long-Term Care and John Hancock Financial Network business units. Mr. Cook has been involved in the Life Insurance Industry since 1978 and has held management positions in the Company's United States, Canadian, International and corporate divisions. His experience spans a number of areas including strategic planning, product management for insurance & annuities, sales and marketing. Mr Cook has resigned as a member of the Group Audit Committee and Group Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors on 17 March 2011. Mr. Cook is a representative of Manulife Century Holdings (Netherlands) B.V, whose ultimate holding company is Manulife Financial Corporation, where he is Member of the Executive Committee and Management Committee.

Gianni Fiacco

Mr. Gianni Fiacco is Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Manulife Holdings Berhad since May 22, 2009. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Toronto. Mr. Fiacco is a Vice President and the Regional Controller, Asia, responsible for providing leadership to Manulife Financial’s financial and accounting functions across Asia, identifying opportunities; recommending and establishing accounting policy; and establishing, implementing and monitoring viable and robust financial and accounting systems and processes. The responsibilities also include providing leadership in the planning, reporting, accounting, expense management, financial policy and control procedures areas, so as to ensure effective controls are in place to safeguard assets, and to ensure that the financial accounts are accurate on both a Canadian and US GAAP basis. Previously, he was Assistant Vice President, Manulife Financial Canada with responsibility for global accounting policy and the interpretation and implementation of company wide accounting policies in accordance with Canadian and US GAAP requirements. Mr. Fiacco has been involved in the Life Insurance Industry since 2005 and before joining Manulife, he was with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP working in their Audit and Assurance Services group. Mr. Fiacco was appointed as Member of the Group Audit Committee and Group Risk Management Committee on March 17, 2011.

Philip Hampden-Smith

Mr. Philip John Hampden-Smith has been Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Manulife Holdings Berhad since January 5, 2006. He is a Graduate of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Having worked in the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia, Mr. Hampden-Smith has experience in the financial services industry. He is currently Executive Vice President and General Manager, South East Asia Operations, Manulife Financial. Mr. Hampden- Smith is responsible for the Company's seven operations in the ASEAN area (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia). Mr. Hampden-Smith first joined Manulife Financial in Hong Kong in 1996 and concurrently held two positions - President & Chief Executive Officer of the Company's Investment operations and Vice President, Marketing & Communications. While in Hong Kong during this period, Mr. Hampden-Smith was elected Executive Board Member of the Hong Kong Investments Funds Association and was Member of the Hong Kong Securities Institute. Prior to his posting in Singapore, Mr. Hampden-Smith was Vice President, Regional Operations, Asia, for Manulife Financial, and was responsible for overseeing the company’s operations in the Philippines and Singapore as well as mutual fund development across Asia. Prior to this, he was President Director of Manulife Indonesia for three years. Mr. Hampden-Smith is Member of the Executive Committee and Group Nominating/Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors.

Norzrul Thani Bin N. Hassan Thani

Dato’ Dr. Nik Norzrul Thani Bin N. Hassan Thani is Independent Non-Executive Director of Manulife Hldg Bhd. He holds a Doctorate in Philosophy in Law from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London and a Masters in Law from Queen Mary College, University of London. He read law at the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom. He also holds a post-graduate Diploma in Syariah Law and Practice (with distinction) from the International Islamic University Malaysia. He is Barrister of Lincoln’s Inn and Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1985 and to the Malaysian Bar in 1986. He was a Visiting Fulbright Scholar, Harvard Law School in 1996 to 1997, and was formerly Acting Dean/Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia. He is Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (United Kingdom) and also Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). Currently, he is Chairman and Senior Partner of Zaid Ibrahim & Co. (a member of ZICOlaw). Prior to joining Zaid Ibrahim & Co., he was with Baker & McKenzie (International Lawyers), Singapore. He sits on the Board of Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation (Malaysia) Berhad, Fraser & Neave Holdings Berhad, UMW Holdings Berhad and MSIG Insurance Berhad. He is Member of the Group Audit Committee, Group Risk Management Committee and Group Nominating/Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors. He is also Director on the Board of Manulife Insurance Berhad.

Mohd Annuar Bin Zaini

Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Annuar Bin Zaini is Independent Non-Executive Director of Manulife Hldg Berhad since July 5, 2011. He holds a Master of Arts in Law & Diplomacy from The Fletcher School of Laws & Diplomacy, Tufts University, United States, and a Bachelor of Arts with honours in Economics from University Kebangsaan Malaysia. His qualifications are DSA, SPDK, SPMP, DPMP, DJMK, PMP and AM. He began his career as Administrative and Diplomatic Officer in 1977. He served the Malaysian Government at various ministries and departments and also the Perak State Government until he chose to take optional retirement from the government service in 1999. He was Chairman of Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) from February 2004 to January 2010. In February 2004, HRH The Sultan of Perak consented his appointment as Member of the Council of Elders to HRH Sultan of Perak. He was Advisor and Chief Executive of Northern Corridor Implementation Authority from 2007 to 2009. He is Member of the Perak Council of Islamic Religion and Malay Customs and the Board Member to the Perak State Islamic Economic Development Corporation. He is also Distinguished Fellow to the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia and Adjunct Professor of Northern Corridor Economic Region Research Centre, Universiti Utara Malaysia and Honorary Consultant to Office of Vice Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi Mara. He sits on the Board of Dijaya Corporation Berhad and a few private limited companies. He is Member of the Group Audit Committee, Group Risk Management Committee and Group Nominating/Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors. He is also Director on the Board of Manulife Insurance Berhad, Manulife Unit Trusts Berhad and Manulife Asset Management (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

Hun Soon Lim

Mr. Lim Hun Soon @ David Lim serves as Independent Non-Executive Director of Manulife Holdings Bhd. He is a member of the Audit Committee. His qualifications include: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics, The University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom; Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants, England & Wales (ICAEW); Member of Institute of Taxation, UK (CIT); Member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants ("MIA"); and Member of Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("MICPA").
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