Manulife promotes Asia insurance head Witherington to group CEO in nod to region’s growth

Manulife promotes Asia insurance head Witherington to group CEO in nod to region’s growth

[South China Morning Post] - 11/19/2024

Asia was the largest contributor to Manulife’s group earnings, accounting for 44 per cent of the total in the third quarter.



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