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KUALA LUMPUR: Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (ZLIMB) has announced the appointment of Pauline Teoh  its new CEO, effective 1 November 2024. In a statement, the firm noted that Teoh brings over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, having held senior leadership roles across the APAC region with leading financial institutions. Junior Cho, Country CEO/Head of Zurich Malaysia, said, “Teoh’s extensive experience, industry knowledge, and strong leadership skills make her the ideal person to drive ZLIMB’s business growth, diversification, simplification, and innovation. She will report to me and be part of our leadership council to align with the OneZurich approach under Zurich Malaysia.” “Teoh’s dedication to delivering customer-focused solutions aligns perfectly with Zurich Malaysia’s mission to provide innovative insurance products that meet the evolving needs of Malaysians. We are confident she will play a pivotal role in strengthening ZLIMB’s competitive edge in the insurance sector,” Cho added. Teoh is highly regarded in the industry, with a proven record in business growth, digital transformation, partnership management, sales and distribution, and financial risk management. She holds a Bachelor of Mathematics in Actuarial Science and Economics from the University of Waterloo, Canada, and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Commenting on her appointment, Teoh said, “I am honoured to lead ZLIMB and look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success. Zurich Malaysia’s commitment to innovation and customer-centricity resonates with my values, and I am excited to work with the team to deliver best-in-class solutions that care for what matters most to Malaysians, as we create a brighter future together.”

SINGAPORE: Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has appointed Bianca Wong as the new Regional Vice President for Southeast Asia. Bianca, previously Vice President of Human Resources for Asia Pacific, will now helm the operational strategies in one of the company’s fastest-growing markets. She succeeds Audrey Cheong, who assumed the role of Vice President for FedEx China in September 2024. With over 22 years of extensive experience in human resources and business partnership roles across different industries, Bianca has demonstrated a strong track record of strategic leadership and operational excellence. In her new role, Bianca will lead the overall planning and implementation of corporate strategies and operations to drive business transformation and will manage a team of more than 4,000 team members across markets and territories in the region. “I am honoured to take on this new challenge and to continue transforming FedEx for what’s next by driving our growth and commercial success,” said Bianca Wong, Vice President, Southeast Asia Operations. “Southeast Asia is a vibrant region with immense growth potential. Together with our strong and talented team, we will continue to deliver service excellence to meet the evolving needs of our customers while continuing our mission of connecting people and possibilities in this dynamic business environment.” Bianca’s appointment is a reflection of the company’s commitment to its People-First philosophy by nurturing leadership from within, and ensuring the talent is capable of steering the company through the evolving logistics landscape as FedEx strives to create smarter supply chains for all.