Manulife Philippines appoints Amy Gochuico as President and Chief Executive Officer
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- Gochuico is the first woman to lead the company in its nearly 120-year history in the country
- Appointment strengthens focus on customers, disciplined execution, and sustainable growth
MANILA, Philippines—Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, has appointed Amy Gochuico as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 03 November 2026. The appointment positions the company to build on its business momentum, strengthen disciplined execution, and advance its ambition to be the no. 1 choice for customers in the Philippines.
“Amy is an accomplished insurance leader with a proven ability to grow businesses, strengthen strategic partnerships, and develop high-performing teams,” said Steve Finch, President and Chief Executive, Manulife Asia. “Her extensive experience across Asia, deep expertise in distribution, and strong track record with our business in the Philippines make her the right leader for Manulife Philippines’ next chapter. I am confident that, together with our colleagues, she will accelerate our growth and position the company for continued success.”
As President and CEO, Gochuico will lead Manulife Philippines through its next phase of growth. She will be responsible for the company’s overall strategy and operations, with a focus on strengthening distribution capabilities, deepening relationships with customers and partners, and continuing to build a high-performing organization. She will also drive the company’s ambition to be the no. 1 choice for customers in the Philippines, bringing Manulife’s longevity strategy to life and helping more Filipinos live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives.
“I am honored to lead Manulife Philippines as we approach our 120th year in the country,” said Amy Gochuico, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines. “We have an enduring franchise, talented people, trusted partnerships, and strong momentum across our business. As we approach our 120th year in the Philippines, our focus is on bringing greater clarity, executing with discipline, moving faster, and working together to create meaningful outcomes for our customers. We have a strong foundation, and I'm excited for what we can achieve in the years ahead."
Gochuico is the first woman to lead the company and brings 30 years of insurance and leadership experience across Asia, with deep expertise in distribution and bancassurance. Over the past two years as President and CEO of Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation, she led the business with a clear focus on sustainable growth, stronger distribution, and the development of people and leadership capabilities.
During this time, she further strengthened Manulife’s strategic partnership with China Bank, culminating in the 15-year renewal of the companies’ bancassurance partnership and laying a firm foundation for continued growth. Before joining Manulife China Bank Life, Gochuico served as Chief Bancassurance Officer for Manulife Indonesia, where she led the sustainable growth of the company’s bancassurance business and supported its long-term partnerships with Bank Danamon and DBS Indonesia. Before joining Manulife in 2021, she held senior leadership roles in multinational insurance organizations across several Asian markets.
About Manulife Philippines
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company opened its doors for business in the Philippines in 1907. Since then, Manulife's Philippine Branch and later The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. (Manulife Philippines) has grown to become one of the country's leading life insurance companies. Manulife Philippines is a wholly owned domestic subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation, among the world's largest life insurance companies by market capitalization. Learn more about Manulife Philippines by visiting their website manulife.com/ph and following them on Facebook (facebook.com/ManulifePH), Instagram (@manulifeph), and LinkedIn (Manulife Philippines).
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number one choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers with operations across 25 markets globally. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.
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