Singapore, 30 May 2025 – Julius Baer today announced the appointment of Shui Wei HO and Vi Sun YANG as Market Heads South East Asia, effective 1 July 2025. They succeed Chin Lit YEE, who is retiring after nearly four decades in banking. YEE has led the Bank’s South East Asia market in multiple leadership positions and has made significant contributions during his 10-year tenure at Julius Baer. He has been a mentor to emerging leaders and played a key role in expanding the Bank’s talent bench, hiring the best people in a competitive market.

Commenting on YEE’s retirement, Jimmy LEE, Region Head Asia and Member of the Global Wealth Management Committee said: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Chin Lit for his passion and exemplary leadership over the past ten years. He has steered the business through a period of strategic transformation and strengthened client trust across key markets, and his close rapport with colleagues and dedication to the South East Asia franchise has left a lasting legacy. We wish him all the very best in his retirement.”

LEE added: “We are delighted to have Shui Wei and Vi Sun in dual leadership of our South East Asia franchise. Their leadership, extensive experience, and market insight will be instrumental as we expand our presence in this dynamic region. These appointments underscore Julius Baer’s longstanding commitment to Singapore and the broader South East Asian market, crucial to our Asia strategy.”

Both HO and YANG will remain based in Singapore and report directly to LEE. These appointments reflect Julius Baer’s dedication to building a strong leadership team to support its strategic ambitions in Asia. In this pivotal role, they will lead the Bank’s growth initiatives, enhance client relationships, and guide teams across the region.

With nearly three decades of wealth management experience, HO and YANG have been expanding the business and strengthening client engagement across Asia. HO joined Julius Baer as Group Head South East Asia in August 2022, and later took on the role as Market Head Thailand, Japan and Asia Switzerland in January 2024, a role which she retains. She was the market head for Thailand and Indochina at Bank of Singapore before joining Julius Baer and previously worked with UBS and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. YANG joined Julius Baer as Group Head South East Asia in July 2022, having previously led the Singapore and Indonesia markets at UBS for 14 years. Prior to that, she was with American Express Bank, DBS Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. 

Asia remains a key focus area for Julius Baer, which is dedicated to strengthening its talent bench and delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. With Singapore and Hong Kong hosting two of the Group’s seven booking centres, these cities have become vital hubs. As the Bank continues to invest in talent and capabilities, it aims to better serve the growing ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clientele in the region.