EFG Bank AG announced the appointment of Robin Heng as vice chairman of Southeast Asia, effective immediately. With this senior appointment, EFG continues to further strengthen its leadership team and franchise in the region, committed to driving its sustainable growth strategy and to capturing emerging opportunities.

Based in Singapore, Heng will report directly to Albert Chiu, executive chairman, Asia Pacific of EFG, with a functional reporting line to Tho Gea Hong, CEO, Singapore Branch. Heng is a private banking veteran with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He recently served as co-head of private banking at Bank of Singapore, where he played a pivotal role in developing and growing the bank’s Southeast Asia business. Prior to that, he held several leadership roles at UBS in Singapore and Hong Kong, and at Citigroup in Singapore.

Chiu said, “I am delighted to welcome Heng as our new vice chairman of Southeast Asia. I am convinced that he will make a meaningful contribution to our growth strategy in the region. With his vast experience and network, he will support our ambition to expanding our footprint in Singapore and beyond, which continues to see strong levels of wealth creation.”

Heng said, “I am honoured to have been appointed to this important role. I look forward to working with Albert Chiu and the team, to contribute to EFG’s strategic growth plans and to further enhance our private banking offering and franchise in the region.”

Re-disseminated by The Asian Banker