Manulife Philippines names Amy Gochuico as president and CEO

Manulife Philippines, the local unit of international financial services firm Manulife, has appointed Amy Gochuico as its president and chief executive officer, effective November 3, 2026, according to a report by Mindanao Times.

Gochuico will be the first woman to lead the company. She brings 30 years of insurance and leadership experience across Asia, with a focus on distribution and bancassurance, the sale of insurance products through bank partners.

In her new role, she will oversee the company's overall strategy and operations. The company said her priorities include strengthening distribution, deepening ties with customers and partners, and pursuing its goal of becoming the top choice for customers in the Philippines.

Steve Finch, president and chief executive of Manulife Asia, cited Gochuico's experience across the region and her record with the company's Philippine business. He described her as "an accomplished insurance leader with a proven ability to grow businesses."

For the past two years, Gochuico has served as president and CEO of Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation. During that period, the company's bancassurance partnership with China Bank was renewed for 15 years. She earlier served as chief bancassurance officer for Manulife Indonesia, where she worked on partnerships with Bank Danamon and DBS Indonesia. Before joining Manulife in 2021, she held senior posts at multinational insurers in several Asian markets.

Gochuico said her focus will be on clarity, disciplined execution and speed as the company nears its 120th year in the country. "We have a strong foundation, and I'm excited for what we can achieve in the years ahead," she said.