Manulife Appoints Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer

Manulife Philippines appoints Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer and will be part of the company's executive committee.

Before his appointment, he has served as Head of Delivery for Manulife Philippines and was part of Manulife’s Regional Technology team in Hong Kong for the past eight years. During this time, he has played a key role in strengthening delivery capabilities and leading major transformation programs across the region. With nearly 25 years’ professional experience, Ganesh draws on a strong track record of shaping and delivering technology solutions that support distribution growth, enable operational transformation, and enhance customer experience across insurers in Asia.

“Ganesh brings deep expertise and a strong execution track record that will be critical as we continue to strengthen our technology capabilities and drive transformation across the business,” said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines. “His regional experience and leadership will help us deliver more seamless, efficient, and customer-focused solutions, supporting our ambition to be the #1 choice for Filipino customers. He will play an important role in connecting our technology priorities more closely to business outcomes, ensuring we deliver consistent, high-quality experiences at scale.”

“I'm excited to work with colleagues across Manulife Philippines to strengthen execution and technology capabilities that help us deliver better outcomes for our customers, distributors, and colleagues. By investing in our people and transforming our business through AI and innovation, we can improve customer experience, increase speed to market, and accelerate the company's growth ambitions,” said Ganesh Murugesan, Chief Information Officer, Manulife Philippines.