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Swiss private bank Julius Baer names new South East Asia market heads

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Posted on May 30, 2025

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(Reuters) -Switzerland-based private bank Julius Baer said on Friday it has appointed Shui Wei Ho and Vi Sun Yang as market heads for South East Asia, effective July 1. Shui Wei and Yang will replace

Swiss private bank Julius Baer names new South East Asia market heads

(Reuters) -Switzerland-based private bank Julius Baer said on Friday it has appointed Shui Wei Ho and Vi Sun Yang as market heads for South East Asia, effective July 1.

Shui Wei and Yang will replace Chin Lit Yee, who is retiring after nearly a decade at the bank.

Yang took on the role as Group Head South East Asia in July 2022, while Shui Wei joined in the same role a month later.

Both Shui Wei and Yang will remain based in Singapore and report directly to Jimmy Lee, the region head Asia and member of the global wealth management committee, the bank said.

(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)

Key Takeaways

  • Julius Baer appoints new market heads for South East Asia.
  • Shui Wei Ho and Vi Sun Yang to lead the region.
  • Chin Lit Yee retires after nearly a decade.
  • Both leaders are based in Singapore.
  • They report to Jimmy Lee, region head Asia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the new market heads for South East Asia at Julius Baer?
Julius Baer has appointed Shui Wei Ho and Vi Sun Yang as the new market heads for South East Asia, effective July 1.
Who did Shui Wei Ho and Vi Sun Yang replace?
They replaced Chin Lit Yee, who is retiring after nearly a decade with the bank.
When did Shui Wei Ho and Vi Sun Yang join Julius Baer?
Yang took on the role as Group Head South East Asia in July 2022, while Shui Wei joined in August 2022.
Where will the new market heads be based?
Both Shui Wei and Yang will remain based in Singapore.
To whom do the new market heads report?
They will report directly to Jimmy Lee, the region head for Asia and a member of the global wealth management committee.

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