Rangam Bir
Rangam Bir Rangam Bir is a visionary business leader, who has led several international financial services firms in a career spanning over 26 years across Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. Rangam is highly passionate about Culture, Communication, Community and Collaboration to drive innovation and change. He has established a successful track record of building winning businesses in fast growing emerging markets by leading large teams in multicultural and international business environments. As of April 1, 2023, Rangam was appointed as the CEO of AmMetLife Insurance Berhad (AmMetLife), a joint venture between MetLife and AmBank Group. Prior to joining AmMetLife, Rangam held various chief executive roles in Malaysia. First as Chief Executive Officer for Allianz, and most recently as President and Chief Executive Officer for Gibraltar. Through his transformational leadership, he has led his companies to recognition in digital advancements and employer branding. Mr Rangam Bir will lead AYIM in Track 1 'Strategic Management Practice and Execution for Success', and Track 2 'Talent Management for Strengthening Skills and Capabilities'.
Shirley Hu
Shirley Hu Shirley Hu is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of professional experience, providing assurance and advisory work on finance and accounting matters, as well as the finance-related functions across multiple sectors. Having assumed various roles related to accounting & financial reporting, and corporate governance, she is able to associate with and navigate the complex challenges faced by the finance communities across the sectors. Shirley specialized in the insurance industry and one of the leaders leading IFRS 17 projects. Other insurance-related credentials include having an excellent knowledge of insurance regulations in Singapore, being a member of the working group of the ICPAS Insurance Committee, and part of KPMG’s Centre of Excellence for Insurance Advisory. She is also a regular trainer and speaker on insurance accounting and regulatory topics of KPMG, APAC insurance companies and at seminars/workshops held by the Singapore College of Insurance, the Regulators (APAC region). She has also contributed to insurance publications on insights and insurance-related topics. Ms Shirley Hu will lead AYIM in Track 3 'Strategic Financial Management'.
Son Tran (Sonny)
Son Tran (Sonny) Sonny has been appointed Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) of Prudential Vietnam since December 2021, in charge of the company’s digital transformation journey. Son has more than 17 years of experience in financial technology industry while working at Singlife, Aviva and UOB Singapore. At Aviva Singapore, Son Tran was one of the leaders who made significant contribution in designing and building future architecture after the merger with Singlife – the largest M&A in Singapore’s insurance industry to date. Currently leading Prudential Vietnam Technology, he is accountable for strategizing and executing the key tech initiatives that enable the company to realize and sustain its leading position in customer experience, technology-powered distribution, and Health care business. Son Tran earned an MBA from Strathclyde Business School, United Kingdom and held a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam. Mr Son Tran will lead AYIM in Track 4 'Leveraging Technology & Data to Unlock New Doors in Insurance'.
William Song
William Song William Song is the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of MSIG Asia Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. Prior to his current role, William was the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of MSIG Asia. William has more than two decades of insurance experience from different insurance markets around Asia Pacific. His experience includes development and implementation of ERM framework, insurance liability valuation, technical premium rating, mergers and acquisitions and insurance analytics. In William’s new role as CTO, he leads in MSIG’s M&A function and look into synergistic efforts to optimise MSIG’s operation efficiencies across the region. William earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Studies at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia and an MBA with Honors at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business from Chicago, USA. William is also a member of Singapore College of Insurance’s board of governors, and Bridge Alliance’s Advisory Council. Mr William Song will lead AYIM in Track 5 'Building Resilent Foundations Through Effective Corporate Governance' and Track 6 ' Fortifying Insurance Strategies Through Enterprise Risk Management'.
Li Sun Leong
Li Sun Leong Leong Li Sun is a seasoned environment, sustainability and ESG professional with 13 years’ experience, including over eight years leading thought and strategy for multinationals. In 2018, Li Sun joined the finance industry where she now leverages first-hand insight across a range of ESG sensitive sectors to guide corporate financing, asset management and insurance underwriting policies. Experienced in establishing ESG risk and opportunities related programmes, policies and frameworks, Li Sun is also skilled in developing and executing ESG strategies, building them into both business and functional units. She served as the first Head of Corporate Sustainability at UOB Group as well as the first Head of ESG at AIA Singapore. Most recently, Li Sun completed a master’s degree in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge. Her dissertation examined consumers’ willingness-to-pay in relation to emerging financing mechanisms for Nature-based Climate Solutions. Ms Leong Li Sun will lead AYIM in Track 7 'ESG Integration and Risk Management for A Resilient Future'.