Jaideep Sharma has been appointed as new CEO for Indian market while Nicholas Lee as new CEOs of its Malaysian operations.
Mumbai:Lockton, a global re/insurance broker, has appointed Jaideep Sharma and Nicholas Lee as new CEOs of its Indian and Malaysian operations.
In India, one of the broker’s fastest‑growing markets, Dr Sandeep Dadia has transitioned from CEO to non executive officer of Lockton India, continuing his connection to the business he established in 2024.
Sharma has earlier worked other global brokers like Marsh and Aon.
Lee has joined Lockton Sime as CEO Designate of Malaysia, bringing more than two decades of experience across insurance broking, risk management, analytics, catastrophe modelling, bancassurance, and strategic consulting. With a career spanning Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore, Nick brings a regional perspective and a proven ability to build businesses, elevate teams, and strengthen long-term client partnerships.
As part of this transition, Mohamed Yahya Ibrahim will assume the role of Special Advisor to Lockton Sime, continuing to drive the growth and development of our Takaful capabilities across Malaysia.
“Nick and Jay represent the very best of our industry—leaders with deep expertise, global perspective, and an uncompromising commitment to putting clients first,These leadership appointments reflect Lockton’s continued commitment to strengthening our regional capabilities while staying deeply rooted in the needs of each local market. ” said Tony Hardy, CEO of Lockton Asia.
All roles, where required, are subject to regulatory approval, said Lockton.