Sandeep Asthana

Sandeep Asthana is currently the VP & Country Head, India at Sun Life Financial. Prior to joining Sun Life, they were the Managing Director at RGA Services India Pvt. Ltd from January 2003 to February 2011. During their time at RGA, they were responsible for setting up the local liaison office and later setting up their local company. In 2009, RGA was rated the best life reinsurer in India (NMG Consulting), with the highest market share of new business.

Before joining RGA, Sandeep worked at Zurich Risk Management Services India Pvt. Ltd from April 2000 to December 2002 as the Manager of Corporate Planning. In this role, they were responsible for coordinating the planning process for entry of Zurich Financial Services into India into life insurance business. Sandeep was also closely involved with the joint venturing process.

Sandeep has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry and has gained a deep understanding of the life insurance business. Sandeep is a strategic thinker with a track record of success in building relationships, teams and businesses.

Sandeep Asthana completed a PG Diploma in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow in the field of Finance. Sandeep also completed a B Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Finally, they attended Harvard Business School for their MBA.

They are on a team with Gavin Sinclair - General Counsel & Head of Strategic Investment, Asia, Jay Sala - Head of Strategy, Investment Management & Client Impact, Asia, and Merianna Lok - Interim Chief HR & Communications Officer, Asia. Their manager is Ingrid Johnson, President, Sun Life Asia.