Hong Kong SAR, September 2025 – Generali Hong Kong has appointed Emily Xiao as Head of Talent Acquisition and Business Partner. In her new role, Emily will support the local business, Asia Regional Office, and the Global Corporate & Commercial team, driving the talent strategy and partnering closely with leadership to foster a high-performing culture while aligning hiring strategies with business priorities and sustainability goals.
Emily most recently served as Vice President of Human Resources at Charterhouse Asia, where she led people strategy and operations for nearly two years, focusing on organizational growth and employee engagement.
Prior to that, she worked at KPMG China as Head of Strategic Talent Consulting – Change Management and Performance Improvement, where over almost four years she drove consulting initiatives on performance and transformation strategies for large-scale organizations across Shenzhen and beyond.
Earlier in her career, she took on the role of Business Director at a startup recruitment firm for over two years, after building her expertise in executive search and recruitment with Korn Ferry as an Associate, and as a Manager of HR Recruitment at Lloyd Morgan China. She also worked as a Senior Consultant – Human Resources at both Robert Walters and Michael Page, specializing in senior-level HR recruitment across Southern China.
Emily began her professional journey as a Marketing Supervisor at Global Sources, where she managed and executed large-scale trade show campaigns to support sales and industry outreach.
About Generali Hong Kong
Generali Hong Kong has been operating since 1981, expanding into life insurance in 2016 with Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited. Combining deep local knowledge with Generali Group’s global expertise, the company delivers innovative life, general, specialty, and employee benefits insurance solutions tailored to customer needs.
Generali Group, established in 1831, is among the largest integrated insurance and asset management groups worldwide, with operations in over 50 countries. In 2024, it reported €95.2 billion in premium income and €863 billion AUM. With around 87,000 employees serving 71 million customers, Generali holds a leading position in Europe while expanding in Asia and Latin America. Guided by its Lifetime Partner commitment, Generali focuses on customer-centric solutions, digital transformation, and embedding sustainability into all strategic choices.
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