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Simeon Preston
Managing Director & Group Chief Operating Officer at FWD Insurance
Simeon Preston is the Managing Director and Group Chief Operating Officer at FWD Insurance, a position he has held since March 2020.3 He is an experienced executive in the insurance industry with over 20 years of expertise in growth markets, particularly in Asia.3
Career Background
Prior to joining FWD Insurance, Preston held several notable positions:
- CEO International Markets at Bupa in London (October 2017 - June 2019)3
- Group Chief Operations Officer at AIA in Hong Kong (September 2010 - September 2017)3
- Partner at Bain & Company in Singapore (May 2008 - August 2010)3
- Partner at Marakon (1999 - 2008)3
Role at FWD Insurance
As Managing Director and Group COO at FWD, Preston is responsible for:
- Leading the customer, operations, product, digital, technology, and transformation teams1
- Supporting the expansion of FWD's business and operations across Asia1
- Working to build FWD into a leading pan-Asian insurer that aims to change the way people feel about insurance2
Education
Preston has a strong educational background, including:
- MBA from INSEAD3
- BSc (Hons) in Geography from The London School of Economics and Political Science3
- MSc in Geographical Information Systems from the University of Leicester3
- MSc in Transport Policy & Planning from Newcastle University3
Additional Information
Preston is known for his expertise in marrying financial services with technology to deliver lasting change.4 He has a reputation for building outstanding teams and a proven record of financial performance improvement.3 His objective is to lead organizations through challenging operational, organizational, and financial transformations.3
