PETALING JAYA: Berjaya Sompo Insurance Bhd has appointed Soo Wai Har as the new CEO effective April 1, succeeding Tan Sek Kee, who is retiring.
Tan has been CEO of Berjaya Sompo since 2017 and has been instrumental in strengthening Sompo’s Malaysia business over the last nine years. He will remain with Berjaya Sompo until June to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.
Soo brings more than 30 years of comprehensive industry experience and relationships with global insurance companies.
In her new role, Soo will be responsible for driving Berjaya Sompo’s sustainable profitability, scale and capabilities as a key market within Asia-Pacific (Apac), while supporting the region’s growth and operational excellence. She will be based in Kuala Lumpur and will report to Kenneth Reilly, CEO, insurance, Apac.
Reilly said, “I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Tan for his years of outstanding leadership and significant contributions to Sompo. We wish him the very best in his retirement.
“I am also excited to welcome Soo to the Malaysia and Asia-Pacific leadership teams. With her wealth of experience and technical expertise from both consulting and insurance industry perspectives, I am confident Soo will lead the high-performing team in Berjaya Sompo to oversee and execute our strategic plans in this key market for our insurance business.”
Soo is a chartered accountant from the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Berjaya Sompo Insurance is the Malaysian operating entity of Sompo Holdings Inc. As one of Malaysia’s leading general insurers, the company employs about 570 professionals and operates through an expanding nationwide network of 15 offices and more than 2,500 agents.
Berjaya Sompo offers a comprehensive portfolio of general insurance solutions for both individuals and corporations, delivering protection backed by global expertise and local market insights.
