Sedgwick names Wayne Cheng as chief operations officer for Asia

Technology-driven risk solutions provider Sedgwick has named Wayne Cheng its new chief operations officer (COO) for Asia.

Cheng specialises in data analysis, insurance claims, finance marketing, operations, project management, reinsurance and talent management. He joined Sedgwick in 2014 as general manager of Sedgwick’s Asia operations, and previously held a variety of senior roles, including vice president, chief claims officer and global claims finance analyst of a leading insurance company. Cheng is also a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Claims (AIC).

In his new role, Cheng will be responsible for executing the company’s business and growth strategy and driving operational efficiency as Sedgwick scales its business across the region.

“Wayne has a deep and thorough understanding of our industry, and his experience across general insurance and the Asia markets will continue to be a great asset to Sedgwick,” said James Ong, Sedgwick CEO for Asia. “Wayne’s main objectives as COO are to position Sedgwick for continued growth in Asia and enable our company to operate at its full capacity and capabilities. This is an exciting time for our team as Sedgwick in Asia grows from strength to strength. In this new leadership role, Wayne will help us ensure that Sedgwick remains at the forefront of the industry across the region and around the world.”

Cheng said: “Sedgwick is not only the world’s largest claims and risk solutions provider, but also a company that values innovation, quality and best-in-class service. I’m looking forward to assisting James and working with the rest of the team in growing our business in Asia—not only in terms of products, but also in breadth of solutions and capabilities.”

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