HONG KONG — Manulife Hong Kong and Macau today announced the appointment of Wilton Kee as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, in addition to his ongoing role as Chief Financial Officer for both markets. This dual appointment strengthens the company’s executive leadership, reinforcing its ability to drive long-term growth and execute strategic priorities across Hong Kong and Macau. In his expanded capacity, Mr. Kee will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Graham, to ensure enterprise integration, enhance management oversight, and advance alignment on strategic and operational objectives. He will also represent the CEO on key committees, ensuring cohesive execution across business functions, while remaining an integral member of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau’s Senior Management Team.
Alongside his new role, Mr. Kee continues to lead the Finance function, overseeing financial accounting and reporting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, corporate actuarial, capital and asset-liability management, and related finance activities. He is also responsible for distribution compensation and business intelligence, driving performance management and accountability for business results across the organization.
Since joining Manulife in 2013, Mr. Kee has held a variety of senior leadership roles across pricing, product, and health businesses in Hong Kong and Macau. He previously served as Chief Product Officer, later assuming additional responsibility as Head of Health, contributing significantly to the company’s strategic development and strengthening its market leadership in the region. Under his guidance, the company has successfully expanded product offerings, enhanced operational capabilities, and delivered meaningful value to customers.
Patrick Graham, CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau, commented: “Wilton is an exceptional leader whose diversified expertise, strategic vision, and ability to unite teams have played a pivotal role in shaping our success. From actuarial pricing and product development to the expansion of our health business — and more recently as CFO — he has consistently reinforced our market position and financial stewardship. His expanded role reflects the significant impact he continues to make across our business, and I am confident he will further enhance our execution as we advance our long-term growth priorities.”
This appointment demonstrates Manulife’s continued focus on leadership excellence and succession planning. By elevating executives with deep operational experience and strategic insight, the company ensures the seamless delivery of services to its growing customer base while maintaining strong financial and operational performance. Mr. Kee’s leadership is expected to strengthen enterprise collaboration, improve decision-making processes, and further align business strategies with evolving market demands in Hong Kong and Macau.
About Manulife Hong Kong and Macau
Manulife has been a trusted name in Hong Kong for more than 125 years and has served the Macau market for nearly three decades. Since beginning operations in Asia in 1897, Manulife has become a top-tier provider of financial services, offering a comprehensive suite of protection, wealth management, and investment solutions to over 2.6 million customers across Hong Kong and Macau.
Through Manulife International Holdings Limited, the company owns Manulife (International) Limited, Manulife Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited, and Manulife Provident Funds Trust Company Limited, all subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation. The company is committed to helping customers make better financial decisions, protecting what matters most, and supporting long-term financial security.
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is a leading international financial services provider. Operating under the Manulife brand in Canada and Asia, and as John Hancock in the United States, Manulife offers financial advice, insurance, health solutions, and wealth management services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, the company delivers global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services worldwide.
As of the end of 2025, Manulife employs over 37,000 staff, supported by more than 106,000 agents and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers across 25 markets globally. The company is publicly traded as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Not all products and services are available in all jurisdictions.
