Prudential Hong Kong has appointed Brian Chan as chief financial officer, Viola Chan as chief human resources officer, and Alok Jha as chief strategy and transformation officer, effective immediately.

They will report to Hong Kong chief executive officer Lawrence Lam and their respective global function heads. They will also serve as members of the Hong Kong executive committee.

Lam says the new appointments “underscore Prudential’s commitment to cultivating a high-calibre leadership team capable of driving strategic growth and operational excellence. I am confident that their diverse expertise and collaborative spirit will build upon our already strong and innovative foundation, driving even greater success for Prudential Hong Kong."

From left: Brian Chan, Viola Chan and Alok Jha

Brian Chan brings with him over 23 years of experience in leading international insurers, covering actuarial, finance, product, investments, and risk management. He is a familiar face to many in Prudential, having previously worked in the company’s actuarial, finance, and product teams from 2007 to 2021 in both local and group capacities. He rejoined Prudential from Sun Life Hong Kong, where he served as chief risk officer and chief actuary.

Since 2022, Viola Chan has led Prudential Hong Kong’s talent, leadership, and learning & development strategy, playing a key role in advancing the company’s strategic pillars. She succeeds Callister Koh, who has moved to a senior position within the group. Her appointment to the chief human resources officer role reflects Prudential’s commitment to promoting internal talent and recognizing leadership excellence, the company says.

With over 20 years of people management experience gained from international insurance companies such as AIA and Sun Life, Viola Chan’s continued focus on people advisory and consultancy will further strengthen the company’s talent strategies and initiatives, Prudential says.

Joining from the Prudential Group, Alok Jha brings a wealth of strategic insights and experience that will be instrumental in shaping the future of Prudential’s Hong Kong business. He succeeds Yongjin Jiang, who has moved to the group for another role.

According to Prudential, Jha’s transition from the group to a local leadership position reflects the firm’s strong commitment to talent mobility, empowering colleagues to take on diverse roles across both group and local operations. This approach fosters cross-pollination of ideas and deepens collaboration between group and local teams, the company says.

Jha began his journey with Prudential in 2005 at ICICI-Prudential in India and has since taken on roles in Prudential Singapore and Group Office in Hong Kong.