MetLife Appoints Ashia Razzaq as Business Communications Head for Asia

MetLife today announced that Ashia Razzaq has joined the company as its regional Head of Business Communications, based in Hong Kong. Ashia will report to Cindy Tang, Vice President and Head of Communications, Asia.

“I am very pleased to welcome Ashia to MetLife. Ashia brings a wealth of experience and relationship building skills to the business as well as a strong track record of delivery which will prove invaluable in driving our business growth in Asia,” said Tang. “MetLife has a great story to tell our customers and shareholders who support our growth, the policymakers who shape our business environment, and the communities where we live and work.”

Ms. Razzaq joins MetLife from Standard Chartered Bank where she served in a variety of senior roles in Corporate Affairs, including Head of Investor Relations for Asia, Regional Head of Corporate Affairs and Branding for the Americas, Regional Head of Corporate Affairs for Africa, and, most recently, the Chief Operating Officer for the global Corporate Affairs function.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Razzaq held various positions in risk management and client coverage at institutions such as Lazard, National Australia Bank and West LB AG. Ms. Razzaq holds a degree from City University, London.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

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