New Delhi, July 22 -- Global private equity firm KKR has appointed Roy Gori, the former president and chief executive of Manulife, as a senior advisor, the firm said on Wednesday.

In the role, Gori will advise KKR on strategic opportunities across insurance, wealth management, banking, distribution and related financial services, with a particular focus on Asia Pacific and other international markets. He will work closely with the firm's senior leadership and investment teams, providing strategic insight on market structure, regulation, distribution models, partnerships and global expansion opportunities.

"KKR has built a world-class global asset management platform, and the firm's growing international presence speaks to the scale of t...