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AIA NZ announces appointment of Chief Distribution Officer

Auckland, 22 January 2026

AIA NZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Beale as Chief Distribution Officer, effective 19 January 2026.

In this role, Jonathan is responsible for business development across Retail Distribution, Strategic Accounts, Aligned Advice, Corporate Solutions and AIA NZ’s ASB Partnership, as well as Distribution Performance and Supervision.

Jonathan brings more than 20 years of financial services experience, spanning senior leadership roles at AMP, Westpac and ASB.

He joined AIA NZ in 2025 as Head of Strategic Accounts, and in that role has enhanced adviser engagement, deepened key partnerships and supported initiatives that improved customer outcomes.

As General Manager Wealth at ASB, he led advisory distribution, product development, asset management and KiwiSaver, achieving significant business growth and multiple industry accolades. At Tower, he served as Managing Director Partnerships, where he strengthened the insurer’s market presence by securing and expanding key relationships with major financial institutions and corporate partners.

AIA NZ CEO Nick Stanhope says Jonathan’s appointment reinforces the organisation’s commitment to trusted relationships and long-term growth.

“Jonathan brings an impressive depth of experience across distribution and partnerships, and we’re thrilled to have him step into this role. He has a proven ability to strengthen relationships, lift performance and deliver outcomes that genuinely support advisers and their clients. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow our presence in the market and build a distribution network that is fit for the future.”

Jonathan says he is excited to step into the role.

“Having worked closely with our partners and advisers, I’m looking forward to helping our distribution teams create more opportunities, deliver even better experiences and support advisers in building long-term value for their clients.”

Jonathan Beale

Jonathan Beale

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For any media questions, please contact Amy Wallis - AIA NZ Manager, Communications | amy.wallis@aia.com

About AIA New Zealand

AIA New Zealand is a leading life insurer with over 40 years’ experience in the New Zealand market and is part of the AIA Group, the largest independent publicly listed Asia-Pacific life insurance group. With a unique customer value proposition focused on life, health and wellbeing, AIA New Zealand’s purpose is to help New Zealanders live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.