Director, Regional Partnership Distribution

This leadership role is designed to shape and execute Prudential’s next-wave Bancassurance strategy across Asia. The successful candidate will be a client-obsessed business visionary with a track record of building successful partnerships. As a senior member of the Partnership Distribution team, this individual will drive distribution effectiveness & transformation, and sustainable growth in collaboration with Business Unit (BU) leaders across the region.

Regional Growth LeadershipSpearhead strategic partnership expansion across Asia & Africa and other emerging marketsDefine and deliver market-specific growth blueprints aligned with Prudential’s long-term vision.

Partnership Strategy & EnablementForge high-impact relationships with regional and local leadership to unlock new revenue streams.Lead strategic initiatives that enhance partner engagement, optimize channel performance, and deepen customer penetration.

Innovation & Proposition DevelopmentChampion the development of differentiated health, protection, and high-net-worth propositionsDrive digital acquisition and data-driven distribution capabilities to future-proof the business

Intelligence & Competitive PositioningIntegrate customer insights and competitive intelligence into strategic planning.Anticipate market shifts and proactively adapt distribution strategies to maintain market leadership.

Cross-Market CollaborationAlign with LBUs to deliver strategic goals in profitability, customer acquisition, and product penetration.Facilitate best-practice sharing and regional synergy across Prudential’s bancassurance footprint.

Key Accountabilities:Lead delivery of enterprise-aligned KPIs across distribution, product innovation, marketing, digital acceleration, and channel expansionLead and complete regional projects that expand long-term partnership growth and deepen strategic valueShape and endorse business planning frameworks that drive sustainable growth across assigned business unitsDirect transformational programs that enhance regional PD capabilities and scale distribution effectivenessAlign with internal and group-level stakeholders to co-drive strategic imperatives across distribution platformsStrategize and lead the execution of enterprise initiatives to boost customer reach, value proposition, and channel diversification Sponsor regional initiatives to enhance sales productivity and embed robust infrastructure for performance managementGovern regional exclusive partnerships at the senior executive level, fostering strategic co-creation

Requirements:Experienced insurance leader with over 15 years in life insurance and bancassurance, with a strong focus on distribution strategy, digital initiatives, and partner engagement. Known for thoughtful execution, collaborative leadership, and the ability to drive results across regional and local markets.Proven track record in leading bancassurance distribution and digital transformation projectsStrong understanding of life insurance financials, product dynamics, and operational leversEffective communicator with well-developed influencing and stakeholder management skillsHands-on experience working with local business units, enabling pragmatic and adaptable deliveryProven capabilities in project management, planning, and cross-functional executionEnergetic and resilient, with a creative approach to solving problems and navigating complexityHighly organized and self-driven, with a consistent focus on delivering business outcomesTeam-oriented mindset with a history of fostering collaboration across business functions