Bank of Singapore appoints a senior leader to cover Southeast Asia, joining from UBS where he worked for two decades.
Bank of Singapore has appointed Cecil Yeo as market group head for ASEAN, according to a statement, effective December 7. In the role, he will strengthen the bank’s Southeast Asian business and lead coverage for Thailand, which includes driving a coordinated market strategy and business plan.
Based in Singapore, he will report to Vi Sun Yang, head of private banking, ASEAN, who joined in June this year.
Yeo has more than 30 years of capital markets and wealth management experience, including two decades at UBS in various leadership roles, most recently as managing director, deputy business sector head for Indonesia and Japan, as well as deputy lead market head, Indonesia. Throughout his career, he has held various senior roles across coverage, investment solutions, and fixed income, currencies and commodities (FICC).
“Cecil’s combination of market leadership experience, wide client network and deep understanding of the regional wealth landscape makes him an excellent addition to our team. He has successfully developed high-performing teams and cultivated trusted relationships with clients across the region,” Yang commented. “As we continue to strengthen our ASEAN franchise, his experience and leadership will be invaluable.”
