Prudential plc has appointed of Don Guo as group chief investment officer (CIO) to oversee the group’s investment, treasury, and asset and liability management functions effective September 1, 2022.

Reporting to group chief financial officer James Turner, Guo is responsible for the formulation and execution of Prudential’s investment strategies across its markets in Asia and Africa. In addition, he will ensure optimal asset-liability management outcomes for the group’s insurance funds and provide effective liquidity management and capital market funding solutions for the Group’s balance sheet.

“Don brings a wealth of experience from his capital market and corporate finance roles across many global cities. His appointment reflects our commitment to generate high returns and strong cash flow so that we can deliver long-term sustainable growth and value for our customers and shareholders,” said Turner.

Guo has more than 25 years of investment management and capital market experience, primarily with insurance and reinsurance companies in Asia, Europe and the United States. 

He joins Prudential from Catalina Holdings where he was chief investment officer Asia & Europe, responsible for managing investments for Catalina's regulated insurance and reinsurance entities. Before joining Catalina, Guo was chief investment officer at Asia Capital Reinsurance Group for 12 years.