Hong Kong – Manulife Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited today announced the appointment of Calvin Chiu as Chief Executive Officer, effective 12 August 2025. Calvin will continue to serve as Head of Retirement, Asia, Manulife, leading the firm’s regional pension strategy and expansion.
This appointment marks a strategic move to further the company’s growth in one of the world’s most important wealth and asset management markets. Calvin will oversee the Hong Kong business, and will lead initiatives to deepen client engagement, expand distribution partnerships, and enhance the firm’s retirement and wealth offerings.
“Hong Kong continues to be a key market in driving the growth of our global wealth and asset management business, with our well-established setup serving a diverse and increasingly affluent population in the city with sophisticated investment needs,” said Fabio Fontainha, Head of Wealth and Asset Management, Asia, Manulife. “As Hong Kong and the entire Asia region face demographic shifts and rising demand for retirement and income-oriented solutions, Calvin’s extensive leadership experience in managing the Asia retirement portfolio allows him to nicely bring these capabilities together. His appointment reflects our commitment to delivering tailored, high-impact investment solutions to our clients.”
Calvin joined Manulife in 2010 and has held several senior roles across the organization. As Head of Asia Retirement, he oversees the Asia pension businesses. Under his leadership, Manulife has extended its market leadership in the Mandatory Provident Fund business in Hong Kong, expanded its retirement footprint across region with strengthened pension offerings, and deepened market engagement through strategic partnerships and product innovation.
Previously, Calvin was based in Manulife’s headquarters in Toronto, Canada, leading executive compensation and global pension and benefits programs for Manulife’s employees. With over two decades of track record in financial services—including roles at a Canadian commercial bank and an international consulting firm—he brings a wealth of experience in integrating actuarial insight with business strategy. His leadership has driven sustainable growth and delivered client-centric solutions across multiple markets.
“I’m honored to step into this expanded role and lead our Hong Kong business during such a transformative time for the industry,” said Calvin Chiu, CEO of Manulife Investment Management Hong Kong and Head of Retirement, Asia, Manulife. “With our strong foundation and regional expertise, we’re well-positioned to deliver innovative investment and retirement solutions that truly resonate with the evolving needs of investors in Hong Kong and across Asia.”
As part of Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management provides global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to 19 million individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Our mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by empowering people today to invest for a better tomorrow. As a committed partner to our clients and as a responsible steward of investor capital, we offer a heritage of risk management, deep expertise across public and private markets, and comprehensive retirement plan services. We seek to provide better investment and impact outcomes and to help people confidently save and invest for a more secure financial future. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.