Jakarta, 9 January 2024 - Oona, a leading digital general insurance platform in Southeast Asia with strong presence in Indonesia, today announced the appointment of a financial services industry veteran, Vincent C. Soegianto as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Indonesia operations.
The newly appointed CEO has close to three decades of experience in the financial services industry across multiple geographies- Asia Pacific (Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong) and Middle East (Dubai, UAE) spanning, transaction banking expertise in both treasury management and trade (certified in both) supported by strong digital experience. Most recently he led the Merchant Business for Bank Jago Tbk in Indonesia and played a pivotal role in developing the digital ecosystem, spanning merchant business, end-to-end payment and cash management, as well as its lending business.
Welcoming Vincent to the team, Abhishek Bhatia, President Commissioner of Oona Insurance Indonesia said, "I am delighted to welcome financial services industry veteran Vincent into our leadership team in Indonesia. With his wealth of experience and expertise, we look forward to achieving new milestones in 2024. 2023 has been exceptional for us in Indonesia, thanks to our dedicated team and business leaders. We are confident that under Vincent’s leadership and with our laser sharp focus to accelerate growth and innovation across Indonesia, we will continue to achieve our goal of helping every Indonesian live life boundless.”
Vincent C. Soegianto, the newly appointed CEO commented, “I am excited to join Oona Indonesia and lead a dynamic team to the next level of growth. In a short time, Oona has disrupted the industry with the recent introduction of its innovative travel insurance product, Oona Flight Delay Insurance1, targeted at Indonesian travelers. I also believe this is a pivotal moment for digitalisation and innovation in Indonesia and I am excited to be part of this journey with Oona.”
Over the years, Vincent has played key roles in the financial services industry across markets be it, serving as the Board Member of International Chamber of Commerce Malaysia Berhad, developing the small and medium enterprise banking proposition in Indonesia, Hong Kong and Malaysia, actively driving the trade finance professional development program in Indonesia and Malaysia with ICC, supporting Bank Indonesia (Central Bank) in the formulation of latest local documentary credit rule and payment infrastructure strategy and several other initiatives. Vincent is currently undergoing a Fit & Proper Fest (FPT) process at OJK and his appointment as the CEO of Oona Indonesia will be approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders of Oona Indonesia upon issuance of OJK approval on his FPT result.
About Oona Insurance
Headquartered in Singapore, Oona, fully owned by Oona Holdings Pte. Ltd., is a leading digital general insurance platform and is backed by Warburg Pincus. Established in 2022, Oona aims to become the general insurer of choice for both partners and customers through a buy-and-build strategy, leveraging the pillars of superior customer service, advanced technology, and a well-established brand across Southeast Asia. The firm currently operates in two markets in the region: Indonesia and The Philippines.
In Indonesia, Oona operates through its licensed insurance entity, PT Asuransi Bina Dana Arta, Tbk. Oona Insurance, the new unified brand of these entities, offers quality products and services since early 2023, serving as a solid foundation for Oona's expansion across Southeast Asia's fast-growing insurance market.
For more information on Oona Insurance, please visit: www.oona-insurance.com
