ACKO has appointed Sandip Goenka as the CEO of its newly launched life insurance business, ACKO Life. A seasoned insurance expert, Sandip previously served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at ACKO and was a founding member of ACKO Life, where he played a crucial role in building its direct-to-consumer (D2C) life insurance model.
In his new leadership role, Sandip will steer the strategic direction of ACKO Life, focusing on product development and implementing key systems to ensure sustainable business growth. His responsibilities include overseeing customer strategy, driving operational efficiency, maintaining financial health, enhancing investor relations, and upholding corporate governance standards.
An actuary with qualifications from the Institute of Actuaries of India and the UK Actuarial Institute, Sandip’s expertise spans strategic business management, actuarial insights, mergers and acquisitions, and insurance regulations. His experience in both Indian and global markets, such as the UK and Singapore, will significantly contribute to ACKO’s growth.
Before joining ACKO, Sandip held leadership roles at Exide Life Insurance, TATA AIA, and EY, bringing with him extensive industry experience. Reflecting on his new role, Sandip said, “I am excited to lead ACKO Life’s journey in building a robust life insurance business that truly caters to the evolving needs of Indian consumers.”
Varun Dua, Founder of ACKO, commented on Sandip’s appointment, stating, “Sandip has been a key figure in establishing ACKO’s life insurance vertical, and his deep industry experience will be instrumental in driving our vision forward.”