Bangkok--24 Jan--Manulife Asset Management
Manulife Asset Management today announced the appointment of Michael Reed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Manulife Asset Management Thailand.
Michael's appointment was effective 17 January 2017. Based in Thailand, he will report to Gianni Fiacco, Chief Operating Officer of Wealth and Asset Management, Asia for Manulife Asset Management and to Michael Parker, President and General Manager, Manulife Insurance Thailand.
As CEO of Manulife Asset Management Thailand, Michael's primary responsibilities are the development and implementation of our growth strategy, marrying Manulife's on the ground local expertise and capabilities with our regional and global capabilities to deliver solutions for our consumers and partners in Thailand.
Commenting on Reed's appointment, Fiacco said: "We are extremely pleased to have someone with the depth of multi-market experience Michael has, joining Manulife and spearheading our growth in this very important market. We are confident that his experience in the asset management industry across Asia will help us build holistic and enduring relationships with our clients."
Michael brings with him over 20 years of industry experience and a deep knowledge of the region's asset management landscape. Most recently, Michael served as Country Head of FIL Asset Management (Korea) Limited. Prior to this, he held senior management positions with leading international financial services firms in markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan.