May 6: Lockton has announced key leadership appointments across Asia as part of its strategy to strengthen regional capabilities while maintaining strong local market connections.
In Malaysia, Nicholas Lee (Nick) has joined Lockton Sime as CEO Designate. With over two decades of experience across insurance broking, risk management, analytics, catastrophe modelling, bancassurance, and consulting, Lee brings extensive regional expertise spanning Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore.
He most recently served at Moody’s Analytics, where he led client coverage for insurance solutions across APAC. His experience includes advising insurers, reinsurers, and brokers on catastrophe risk modelling, portfolio analytics, and AI-driven insights. Lee also founded a consultancy focused on emerging risks and insurance transformation, further strengthening his strategic advisory capabilities.
As part of the Malaysia transition, Mohamed Yahya Ibrahim will take on the role of Special Advisor to Lockton Sime, focusing on expanding Takaful capabilities. Lockton acknowledged his leadership and contributions to the Malaysia business over more than a decade.
In India, one of Lockton’s fastest-growing markets, Sandeep Dadia has transitioned from CEO to Non-Executive Officer of Lockton India, continuing his association with the business he established in 2024. The company credited him with driving rapid growth and transforming the firm from a startup into a fully operational brokerage.
Jaideep Sharma (Jay) will assume the role of CEO of India, subject to regulatory approval, while continuing as Regional Head of Specialties for Lockton Asia. Based in Mumbai, Sharma brings extensive global leadership experience, having held senior roles at Marsh and Aon. His track record includes leading business growth, improving operational performance, and building high-performing teams across international markets.
Tony Hardy, CEO of Lockton Asia, stated that both leaders bring deep expertise, global perspective, and a strong commitment to client-first service, positioning the company for continued growth across the region.
These leadership changes reflect Lockton’s focus on strengthening its presence in Asia through a combination of regional scale and local market insight. With Nicholas Lee leading Malaysia and Jaideep Sharma driving growth in India, the company aims to further enhance its ability to deliver specialized, data-driven solutions to clients across the region.
