AIA Sri Lanka has appointed Biswa Prakash Misra as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective this month – subject to approval of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka.
Biswa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, having been a member of AIA Group’s leadership team since 2013. As part of the AIA Group Executive Committee, he is the Group Chief Technology Officer and Life Operations Officer. Biswa is also responsible for the Group’s business operating in New Zealand and a director of various companies within the Group.
A seasoned technology professional with a deep understanding of the insurance industry, he has demonstrated strong leadership in driving technology, digital and analytics transformation and operational excellence across the Group.
Throughout his career spanning over 25 years across various Asian markets, he has successfully managed complex, multi-market Information Technology (IT) teams. He has been actively involved in due diligence, mergers, and acquisitions, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex business environments and manage external stakeholder relationships effectively.
Being a career insurance technology professional, he is well-versed with the insurance value chain including manufacturing, distribution and digital. He is an insurance Enterprise Architect and has successfully transformed IT landscapes in several entities.
