Liberty appoints Jimmy Tong as Singapore chief executive

Tong will lead the group's unified Singapore business.

Liberty has appointed Jimmy Tong as ceo for Singapore, effective 27 April 2026 and subject to regulatory approval.

Tong will lead Liberty’s unified Singapore business and report to Matthew Jackson, President of Asia Pacific, according to a press release.

The combined operation, soon to operate under the Liberty brand, will be based at One Raffles Quay.

He previously spent 10 years leading Great Eastern’s General and Group Insurance for Singapore and 15 years in leadership roles at United Overseas Bank.

The appointment follows the consolidation of Liberty’s Liberty Insurance and Liberty Specialty Markets operations under a single insurance licence from 1 January 2026, after the completion of a Singapore company transfer.

As part of the leadership changes, Yasar Fistikci has taken on the role of chief product officer for Singapore, whilst Nicole Lim, ceo of Liberty Specialty Markets, will leave the business at the end of April 2026.

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