Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad has announced the appointment of Soo Wai Har as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2026, as the company prepares for a leadership transition in its Malaysia business.
Soo succeeds Tan Sek Kee, who is retiring after leading the company since 2017. During his tenure, Tan played a key role in strengthening the company’s Malaysia operations and expanding its position within the broader Asia Pacific business. He will remain with the company until June 2026 to support a smooth leadership transition.
Bringing more than 30 years of experience in the insurance sector, Soo has worked across global insurance companies and brings extensive industry relationships and technical expertise to the role.
As CEO, she will be responsible for driving sustainable profitability, expanding scale and capabilities, and supporting the company’s broader growth and operational excellence strategy across the Asia Pacific region. She will be based in Kuala Lumpur and report to Kenneth Reilly, CEO of Insurance, Asia Pacific.
Commenting on the leadership change, Reilly said, "I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Sek Kee for his years of outstanding leadership and significant contributions to Sompo. We wish him the very best in his retirement.
I am also excited to welcome Wai Har to the Malaysia and Asia Pacific leadership teams. With her wealth of experience and technical expertise from both consulting and insurance industry perspectives, I am confident Wai Har will lead the high performing team in Berjaya Sompo to oversee and execute our strategic plans in this key market for our insurance business."
Soo is a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is expected to take over leadership at a time when insurers across the region are focusing on profitability, digital capabilities, and operational efficiency amid evolving market conditions.
The leadership transition marks a new chapter for Berjaya Sompo as it continues to strengthen its presence in Malaysia and contribute to the group’s broader Asia Pacific growth strategy.