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AIA's new chief distribution officer

Thursday 22nd of January 2026

Jonathan Beale has been appointed as the new Chief Distribution Officer at AIA replacing Angela Busby who left last year.

Beale is responsible for business development across Retail Distribution, Strategic Accounts, Aligned Advice, Corporate Solutions and AIA NZ’s ASB Partnership, as well as Distribution Performance and Supervision. 

He brings more than 20 years of financial services experience, spanning senior leadership roles at AMP, Westpac and ASB. 

Last year he joined AIA as Head of Strategic Accounts, and in that role has enhanced adviser engagement, deepened key partnerships and supported initiatives that improved customer outcomes.

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