Global investment firm KKR has appointed Roy Gori, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife, as a Senior Advisor, strengthening the firm’s expertise in the global financial services and insurance sectors.
Former President and Chief Executive Officer at Manulife, Roy Gori appointed as a Senior Advisor at KKR.
In his new role, Gori will advise KKR on strategic opportunities across financial services and insurance, with a particular focus on Asia Pacific and other international markets. He will also provide strategic guidance on areas including insurance, wealth management, banking, distribution networks and related financial services platforms.
KKR said Gori will work closely with the firm’s senior leadership team and investment professionals, offering insights into market dynamics, regulatory developments, distribution strategies, partnerships and cross-border growth opportunities as the company continues expanding its global financial services platform.
The appointment brings to KKR one of the industry’s most experienced executives, with decades of leadership across insurance, wealth management and retail financial services in Asia Pacific, North America and other international markets.
Gori previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife from 2017 until his retirement in 2025, leading one of the world’s largest insurance and asset management companies through a period of significant transformation and growth.
Before becoming group CEO, he was President and CEO of Manulife Asia, where he oversaw the company’s operations across 12 markets, driving business expansion and strengthening its regional presence.
He began his career at Citibank in 1989, holding leadership roles within the bank’s Asia Pacific retail business, including responsibilities covering insurance and wealth management operations.
Commenting on the appointment, KKR Co-Chief Executive Officers Joe Bae and Scott Nuttall said Gori’s extensive experience would further strengthen the firm’s global financial services capabilities.
“We are pleased to welcome Roy to KKR as a Senior Advisor. Roy is one of the most respected leaders in financial services, with decades of experience building and growing businesses across Asia Pacific and internationally. We look forward to working with him as we continue to expand our global platform,” they said.
Meanwhile, Billy Butcher and Manu Sareen, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Global Atlantic, KKR’s insurance business, said Gori’s appointment would add valuable strategic expertise to the firm’s expanding insurance platform.
“Roy’s deep expertise in insurance, wealth management and distribution, combined with his extensive experience across Asia Pacific and globally, will provide valuable strategic perspective as KKR continues to expand its global financial services platform and pursue new partnership and growth opportunities,” they said.
Speaking on his appointment, Gori said he was excited to join KKR at a time when the firm is experiencing significant growth across both regional and international markets.
“I am excited to join KKR at a time of tremendous opportunity for the firm in Asia Pacific and globally,” he said.
The appointment reflects KKR’s continued focus on strengthening its leadership bench and expanding its presence in the financial services sector, particularly as demand for insurance, wealth management and investment solutions continues to grow across Asia Pacific and other key global markets.
