Sun Life names Moreno Philippines CEO

Moreno joined Sun Life in May 2025.

Sun Life said Benedict Sison will retire as Chief Executive Officer and Country Head for the Philippines, with Jonathan Juan Moreno set to take over the role on 1 April 2026.

To support the transition, Sison will remain as strategic advisor and chairman of Sun Life Philippines Holding Company and the Sun Life Foundation until 31 December 2026.

Sison became CEO and country head in 2018 and has led the company’s expansion over the past eight years. 

During his tenure, the company also launched Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation and expanded the work of the Sun Life Foundation. 

Sison also served two consecutive terms as president of the Philippine Life Insurance Association.

Moreno, who joined Sun Life in May 2025, is currently president of Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. 

He has more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across financial services, retail, telecommunications, healthcare, and transportation. 

His previous roles include president and CEO of AF Payments and chief strategy officer of Metro Retail Stores Group.