A.M. Best has recruited Jose Ribeiro and James Sutherland to roles in the Asia Pacific in a bid to expand its client relationships across the region.
Ribeiro as managing director and Sutherland as commercial director.
As managing director, Ribeiro will be responsible for raising the profile of A.M. Best’s brand in the Asia Pacific and for overseeing the commercial development of its business throughout the region.
He will report to Roger Sellek, CEO of A.M. Best Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and the Asia Pacific, and will be based in Hong Kong.
Sutherland, who will be based in Singapore as commercial director, will be responsible for developing strategic commercial initiatives to further reinforce and enhance the interest of A.M. Best across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Sellek commented: “I am delighted to welcome Ribeiro and Sutherland to A.M. Best. These appointments reflect our commitment to developing our franchises globally and expanding our client relationships across the Asia Pacific. [Together they] bring a rich portfolio of experience that will be key in ensuring our continuing growth across the region.”
