KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad (“Berjaya Sompo” or “the Company”) has announced the appointment of Tan Sri Dr Ong Hong Peng (“Tan Sri Dr Ong”). His tenure begins 7 April 2022 as its new Chairman, replacing En Azhar bin Mohamad.
 
Tan Sri Dr Ong has been appointed as Berjaya Sompo’s Independent Non-Executive Director since 17 July 2017 and prior to his appointment as Chairman of the Board, Tan Sri Dr Ong has served as the Chairman of the Nominations Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Tan Sri Dr Ong currently serves as a member of the Risk Management Committee, the member of the Audit Committee and the member of the Investment Committee.
 
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank En Azhar for his distinguished service with Berjaya Sompo throughout his 5 ½ years tenure as our Chairman. We would also like to congratulate Tan Sri Dr Ong on his appointment as our new Chairman. With his vast experiences, we are confident that Berjaya Sompo will continue to achieve greater heights under his guidance and leadership,” said Mr Tan Sek Kee, Chief Executive Officer of Berjaya Sompo.
 
Tan Sri Dr Ong’s Board experiences included Chairman of the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (“ASWARA”), Chairman and Board Member of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (“MyCEB”), Board Member of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Tioman Development Authority, Malaysia Agriculture Research and Development Institute (“MARDI”), and Small and Medium Industry Development Corporation (“SMIDEC”). In addition, he was a member of the Investment Panel, Retirement Fund Incorporated (“KWAP”).
 
“I welcome this opportunity to expand my role further. I look forward to working together with Berjaya Sompo's board and management towards the Company’s brand promise to provide suitable innovative insurance solutions through the highest quality of service,” said Tan Sri Dr Ong.
 
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About Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad
 
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad (“Berjaya Sompo”), is the Malaysian operating entity and part of Sompo Group. Bolstered by the Sompo Group’s 80 years of trusted presence in Asia, spreading across 14 markets in the region, Berjaya Sompo is a leading name in general insurance in Malaysia, with an ever-expanding network presently comprising 16 offices and 2,590 agents nationwide. Berjaya Sompo provides a comprehensive range of general insurance solutions for individuals and corporations.
 
For more information, go to www.berjayasompo.com.my. 

SOURCE: Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Samantha Onn, Manager
PR and Communications 
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad 
Tel: +603 - 2170 7000 / +6018 – 272 7221
Email: hmonn@bsompo.com.my

Name: Samantha David, Assistant Manager
PR and Communications 
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad
Tel: +603 - 2170 7000 / +6016 – 314 1085
Email: samantha.david@bsompo.com.my

Email: pr@bsompo.com.my

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