Manulife Philippines has appointed Manish Sangal as deputy chief executive officer as the insurer strengthens its leadership team and accelerates its digital transformation strategy in the Philippine market.
Sangal will join the company’s executive committee and report directly to Rahul Hora, president and chief executive officer of Manulife Philippines.
Before his appointment, Sangal served as chief agency officer of Manulife Vietnam, where he led sustained business growth and expanded agency capabilities over the past three years. His appointment reflects Manulife’s continued investment in the Philippines, which the company considers a key market within its broader Emerging Markets strategy.
“Manish is a proven insurance leader who combines strategic clarity with disciplined execution,” Hora said. “His track record in agency development and digital transformation, along with his strong culture-building leadership, will help us accelerate our growth ambitions and strengthen our competitiveness.”
In his new role, Sangal will oversee major business transformation initiatives, including technology and artificial intelligence integration, agency modernization, expansion of corporate solutions, and enhanced digital experiences for customers and financial advisors.
“I’m honored to take on this role and partner with our talented teams across Manulife Philippines,” Sangal said. “We have an exciting opportunity to scale our agency strength, deepen customer engagement through data, digital, and AI, and deliver innovative health and life protection solutions for more Filipino families.”
Founded in 1907, Manulife Financial Corporation operates across 25 markets globally, with Manulife Philippines remaining one of the country’s leading life insurers.
