Vice President, Distribution Strategist - Agency
Core
Define and drive Group-wide agency channel strategy, ensuring coherence across agency, partnership, and digital solutions for a pan-Asian life and health insurance business.
Role type
Senior IC distribution strategist (agency)
Builds
Group-wide agency growth agenda, strategic roadmaps, and cross-channel alignment
Domain
Insurance (Life & Health) / Agency Distribution
Required skills
Agency channel strategy, multi-market strategic oversight, Business Plan review leadership, strategic STI target-setting, ExCo/Board presentation, agency recruitment/retention/activation strategy, market insights generation, KPI framework definition, transformation roadmap formulation, Voice of Distribution agenda leadership
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience in tied agency/multi-tier structures, advisor lifecycle management, CRM/digital sales platform expertise
Technologies
D360 dashboards, CRM systems, digital sales platforms
Responsibilities
Define agency fundamentals, quality frameworks, and advisor development models; Lead strategic input into annual Business Plan reviews; Drive setting of strategic STI targets; Prepare ExCo papers, Board updates, and Investor Relations commentary; Set priorities for recruitment, retention, and productivity; Develop standardized agency playbooks; Review and align local market strategies; Generate market insights and competitive intelligence; Define agency KPI framework; Partner on transformation roadmaps; Lead Voice of Distribution agenda; Deputise for Group Chief Distribution Strategy Officer
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership