Lion Global Investors has announced the appointment of Seck Wai Kwong as its new Chairman, effective 1 May 2025. Seck, who brings over four decades of experience in the financial services sector, previously served as the CEO of Eastspring Investment Group until his retirement in August 2023. His extensive career also includes roles as CEO, Asia-Pacific of State Street Bank and Trust Company, and senior positions at Singapore Exchange, Monetary Authority of Singapore, GIC, Lehman Brothers, and DBS Bank.
Seck’s distinguished career has been recognised with the Public Service Medal in 2017 and the Public Service Star in 2023. He was appointed to the Public Service Commission in February 2024. Currently, he serves as a Board Director of OCBC and GIC and chairs the Investment Committee at the Ministry of Home Affairs Uniformed Services INVEST Fund.
Teo Joo Wah, CEO of Lion Global Investors, expressed enthusiasm about Seck’s appointment, stating, “His leadership and wealth of experience will be instrumental in advancing Lion Global Investors’ standing as one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia.” Seck himself remarked on his excitement to join the company, highlighting the growth opportunities in Asia and the strong foundation established by Lion Global Investors.
Lion Global Investors, part of Great Eastern Holdings and a member of the OCBC Group, manages assets worth $53.4 billion (S$71.8 billion) as of 31 March 2025. The firm is a leading asset management company in Southeast Asia, specialising in Asian equities and fixed income strategies.
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