DBS Group Holdings has announced the appointment of Jonathan Larsen to its Boards of DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank, effective 3 August 2026. Larsen, 60, is expected to enhance the board’s capabilities with his extensive experience in financial services and his proven track record in leveraging technology for business growth.
Larsen previously served as the Chief Innovation Officer at Ping An Group and led the Ping An Global Voyager Fund as Chairman and CEO until his retirement in February 2026. His role involved integrating new technologies and business models to support Ping An’s expansion both in China and internationally. Before his tenure at Ping An, Larsen spent 18 years at Citigroup, where he held various senior positions, including Global Head of Retail Banking and Mortgage Businesses.
DBS Chairman Peter Seah expressed enthusiasm about Larsen’s appointment, stating, “Jonathan brings a unique combination of financial services expertise, technology leadership and innovation experience, shaped through decades of senior leadership at leading global and Asian financial institutions. His perspectives will be highly valuable as the DBS Boards continue to guide the bank through an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven environment.”
With Larsen’s addition to the board, DBS aims to further strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.
