FWD Group today announced the appointment of Mr. Knattapisit Krutkrongchai as Chief Executive Officer of FWD Life Insurance Public Company Limited, Thailand, effective May 11, 2026, succeeding Mr. David Korunic, who will retire on June 30, 2026, following a transition period to ensure continuity of leadership.
The appointment reflects FWD Insurance’s continued commitment on building strong leadership team while continuing to enhance the customer experience in ways that are simple, accessible and aligned with people’s lifestyles at every stage of life. This is in line with FWD Insurance’s mission of “changing the way people feel about insurance.”
Mr. Knattapisit is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of experience in the life insurance industry, spanning both Thailand and international markets. He brings expertise in driving growth, agency management and marketing. He has previously held senior leadership positions at leading organisations in the industry, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance Public Company Limited, as well as holding key management roles in agency and marketing functions at AIA in both Thailand and Hong Kong. He has more than 17 years of work experience in Hong Kong and more than 13 years in Thailand.
Mr. Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of FWD Group, said: “FWD Group is confident that Mr. Knattapisit is a leader with a well-rounded perspective on the life insurance business, a strong understanding of changing market dynamics, and a genuine commitment to enhancing the customer experience. At a time when Thailand’s life insurance market still holds significant growth potential, this appointment will further strengthen FWD Insurance in Thailand, support quality growth, and make life insurance more accessible, in line with our mission.”
Mr. Knattapisit Krutkrongchai said: “Joining FWD Insurance Thailand at a time when the industry is undergoing rapid transformation presents an important opportunity to advance the idea of making life insurance a meaningful part of people’s everyday lives. We have a solid foundation, from our team and customer-led business approach to our digital-by-design capabilities across every dimension of the organisation, as well as close collaboration with our partners. These will be key drivers of our next phase of growth.”
In terms of education, Mr. Knattapisit holds a Master of Science in Global Finance from a joint programme between HKUST Business School and NYU Stern School of Business. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Assumption University (ABAC), and has completed an executive programme at Singularity University in California, the United States.
