Manulife Philippines has appointed Amy Gochuico as president and chief executive officer, effective Nov. 3, 2026. She is the first woman to lead the company.
Gochuico will lead the company’s plans and day-to-day operations, focusing on reaching more customers and working more closely with its partners. Manulife Philippines is the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife.
“Amy is an accomplished insurance leader with a proven ability to grow businesses, strengthen strategic partnerships, and develop high-performing teams,” said Steve Finch, president and chief executive, Manulife Asia. “Her extensive experience across Asia, deep expertise in distribution, and strong track record with our business in the Philippines make her the right leader for Manulife Philippines’ next chapter. I am confident that, together with our colleagues, she will accelerate our growth and position the company for continued success.”
Gochuico has 30 years of insurance and leadership experience across Asia, including selling insurance through banks, a service known as bancassurance.
For the past two years, she served as president and CEO of Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corp. During that time, Manulife and China Bank renewed their agreement to offer insurance through the bank for another 15 years.
She will also lead Manulife’s efforts to help customers live longer, stay healthy, and prepare for their financial needs.
“I am honored to lead Manulife Philippines as we approach our 120th year in the country,” said Amy Gochuico, president and chief executive officer, Manulife Philippines. “We have an enduring franchise, talented people, trusted partnerships, and strong momentum across our business.”
Gochuico said that as the company approaches its 120th year in the Philippines, it will be focusing on bringing greater clarity, executing with discipline, moving faster, and working together to create meaningful outcomes for our customers.
“We have a strong foundation, and I’m excited for what we can achieve in the years ahead,” she said.
Before leading Manulife China Bank Life, Gochuico was chief bancassurance officer for Manulife Indonesia. She oversaw insurance sales through banks and supported the company’s partnerships with Bank Danamon and DBS Indonesia.
She joined Manulife in 2021 after holding senior leadership roles at multinational insurance companies in several Asian markets.