Raymond Lew

Chief Distribution Officer

Sun Life Financial

Profile:

Mr Raymond Lew graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Honours) and started his career in life insurance with a large conglomerate in Malaysia. He has more than 25 years of experience in both local and global financial institutions (banks and insurance companies) in various senior management positions. 

His areas of expertise cover a broad spectrum of insurance businesses eg agency development, Bancassurance, alternative distribution, product development, marketing, corporate communication, training, wealth management etc. These skills coupled with his broad range of experiences have enabled him to hold various senior positions within the financial industry.

In 2013, Raymond joined Sun Life Malaysia as Chief Distribution Officer, taking charge of key distribution and marketing functions. In 2016, his portfolio was expanded to include the spearheading of the Company’s digital business transformation strategy and he now holds the title of Chief Distribution and Marketing Officer. 

Prior to Sun Life Malaysia, he held senior leadership positions in RHB Insurance and RHB Banking Group where he was instrumental in building the Group’s insurance and Bancassurance businesses. 

Raymond was also previously an EXCO member of National Insurance Association of Malaysia (NIAM) cum the Chairperson for Bijak Malaysia and Ceria Malaysia Committee.  Since 2007, both committees have helped drive transformational growth as well as shaped the Bancassurance landscape in Malaysia.

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