John Elkovich has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of St. James’s Place (SJP) in Singapore, effective 1 September 2025. In his new role, Elkovich will spearhead the Singapore office’s efforts in market expansion, business development, and enhancing client services. He will report to Oliver Wickham, Partnership Director for Asia and the Middle East.
Elkovich joined SJP as Head of Partnership in September 2024 and served as Interim CEO of the Singapore office since April this year. His extensive career in financial services spans over three decades, covering wealth management, insurance, and private banking in both Singapore and Australia. He is recognised for his strategic leadership and ability to drive innovation and build strategic partnerships.
Oliver Wickham expressed confidence in Elkovich’s leadership, stating, “John’s proven leadership and deep experience in financial services will be instrumental in guiding our next phase of growth. Singapore continues to be a centre of financial advice excellence, and I’m excited to build on that strength—attracting more high-calibre professionals to St. James’s Place as demand for quality advice continues to rise.”
Elkovich commented on his appointment, saying, “I’m honoured to lead SJP’s Singapore office at this pivotal time. Our success is driven by world-class advisers, a strong client-first culture, and rising demand for cross-border expertise. As CEO, I’m focused on deepening that impact — by attracting top talent, fostering innovation, and ensuring we remain a trusted partner for clients.”
St. James’s Place, founded in the UK in 1991, is a leading financial advisory group with a significant presence in Asia since 2014. The company provides tailored financial advice to nearly one million clients globally.
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