Manulife has announced the current Senior Executive Vice President and General Manager of Manulife’s Asia Division, has been selected as the company’s new President.

Effective June 5, Roy Gori will have responsibility for Manulife’s global operating businesses, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Donald Guloien.

Gori, who is currently based in Hong Kong, will relocate to Toronto. These changes are subject to immigration approvals.

Greatly Enhanced Role

Gori joined Manulife from Citi in early 2015, where he served as Head of Consumer Banking, North Asia and Australia, and Regional Head of Retail Banking, Asia Pacific, which included responsibility for Citi's insurance and wealth management businesses.

In the enhanced role Gori will also assume leadership of Manulife’s Canadian, U.S. and Investment operations, in addition to Asia. He will also be responsible for developing Manulife’s business strategy.