Hai Ling Appointed to Manulife's Board of Directors

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Manulife (TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC; SEHK: 945) announced that Hai Ling will join its Board of Directors effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Ling is President for Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Mastercard and has held senior roles at Bank of America and HSBC.

Mr. Ling holds a Doctor of Humane Letters, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He will serve on Manulife's Audit Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

Board chair Don Lindsay said Mr. Ling's financial services and Asia market experience will support oversight of Manulife's strategy and operations.

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TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife") announced today that Hai Ling has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026.

Mr. Ling is the President for Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Mastercard Inc., where he serves on both its Executive Leadership Team and global Management Committee. He has also held executive roles at Bank of America and HSBC. Mr. Ling holds a Doctor of Humane Letters and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the College of Saint Rose, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

"Hai brings significant financial services experience that will be valuable in supporting the effective oversight of Manulife's strategy and operations," said Don Lindsay, Chair of the Board, Manulife. "He is an accomplished executive with significant global and Asia market knowledge, and we are excited for him to join Manulife and our Board."

Mr. Ling will serve on the Audit Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping our customers make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice and insurance for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2024, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 109,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 36 million customers. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' in Hong Kong.

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Manulife
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FAQ

Who is Hai Ling and when will he join Manulife's board (MFC)?

Hai Ling, President for Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Mastercard, will join Manulife's board effective January 1, 2026.

What committees will Hai Ling serve on at Manulife (MFC)?

He will serve on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

What relevant experience does Hai Ling bring to Manulife (MFC)?

Mr. Ling has executive experience at Mastercard, Bank of America, and HSBC and global leadership in financial services.

How might Hai Ling's appointment affect Manulife's strategy and oversight (MFC)?

Company leadership says his financial services and Asia market experience will support oversight of Manulife's strategy and operations.

When was Manulife's board appointment of Hai Ling announced (MFC)?

The appointment was announced on November 12, 2025 and takes effect on January 1, 2026.