 Philip Hampden-Smith
Executive Vice President and General Manager
South East Asia Operations
Philip Hampden-Smith is responsible for Manulife's six operations in the ASEAN area (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam) and the development of entry strategies for India and Korea.
He was previously Senior Vice President, Regional Operations, in charge of Manulife's operational development in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Singapore-based Mr. Hampden-Smith oversaw the local merger between Manulife and John Hancock during his tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Singapore from 2003 to 2005. He also had a pivotal role in building Manulife's business in Indonesia from 1999 to 2002, when he was the President Director of Manulife Indonesia.
In 2002, Manulife Indonesia was recognized with the award for the Best Insurance Company in Asia. Mr. Hampden-Smith successfully established Manulife's leadership position in the pension, insurance and mutual funds markets in Indonesia. When based in Hong Kong in 2003, he had key responsibilities for developing Manulife's operational activities in Singapore and the Philippines, as well as the company's regional asset management initiatives in Asia.
Mr. Hampden-Smith has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Manulife Financial in 1996. Before moving to Indonesia in 1999, he held several senior management positions in Hong Kong, including those of President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Funds Direct (Hong Kong) Limited and Vice President, Marketing and Communications of Manulife Hong Kong.
Mr Hampden-Smith is an Officer Graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, United Kingdom.
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