Aon plc has named Lee Huang Ng (pictured above) as its new head of Taiwan, effective April 1, pending regulatory approval from Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission.
Ng will report to Qin Lu, head of Greater China for Aon, and will be based in Taipei.
Ng has more than two decades of experience in the insurance industry and joined Aon in 2014. She previously held leadership roles in broking and claims management in Singapore, most recently serving as chief broking officer and head of claims. Before joining Aon, she worked at Marsh & McLennan and Jardine Lloyd Thompson.
In her new role, she will oversee Aon’s business strategies and expansion efforts in Taiwan, focusing on both risk capital and human capital solutions.
Ng stated that she looks forward to working with Aon’s Taiwan team and strengthening relationships with clients in the country.
“We have a significant opportunity to leverage Aon’s global expertise and state-of-the-art analytics to help clients navigate the region’s rapidly changing and interconnected challenges,” she said.
Lu stated that Taiwan remains a key market for Aon in Greater China and highlighted Ng’s experience in regional collaboration and client service.
“Lee Huang is a proven leader with exceptional experience and expertise. She is a dedicated partner and collaborator, having worked extensively with local and regional teams to help clients make better decisions and enhance service excellence. I am confident in her ability to drive growth and success for our clients in Taiwan,” he said.
Ng takes over from Ernest Leung, who now leads Aon’s Hong Kong operations.
Lu recognised Leung’s leadership in Taiwan and expressed confidence in his ability to further develop Aon’s business in Hong Kong.
“Ernest has been instrumental in building the Aon portfolio and the team in Taiwan. We have made tremendous growth under his leadership. Now, with Ernest moving forward to lead Hong Kong, I am confident he along with the Hong Kong team will make significant progress in continuing to build innovative and scalable solutions for our clients,” Lu said.
Meanwhile, Allianz Partners has appointed Dominic Gantner (pictured below) as managing director for Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA), effective March 1. He succeeds Steve Watkins, who is retiring after over 20 years with the company.
In his new role, Gantner will oversee Allianz Partners’ operations in key Southeast Asian markets, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. He will report to Vinay Surana, regional managing director for Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.
Surana stated that Gantner brings extensive experience in leadership and market development, while also recognising Watkins’ contributions to the organisation.
“Dominic brings extensive leadership experience and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation across diverse markets. I would also like to thank Steve for his long service and outstanding contribution to our business, culture, and colleagues in the region. We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours,” he said.
Since joining Allianz Partners in 2019, Gantner has held key leadership roles, including chief sales officer and managing director for Southeast Europe. He was involved in expanding business segments such as mobile device and digital risk, roadside assistance, and mobility solutions, working with brokers, banks, and Allianz entities. Before joining Allianz Partners, he held leadership positions in the insurance and financial sectors in Germany, the UK, and Austria.
Gantner stated that he looks forward to continuing Allianz Partners’ growth in the region by strengthening collaborations and delivering tailored solutions for clients and partners.
“My focus will be on building sustainable growth, fostering collaboration across markets, and delivering innovative solutions to meet the needs of our partners and customers,” he said.
