HSBC appoints new Head of Global Banking in Singapore

Prior to joining HSBC, Mr Ng was Head of Corporate Banking, Singapore, at Citigroup. With over 17 years at Citigroup, he has extensive corporate finance and risk management experience as well as a strong client network that spans across local large corporates, public sector, financial institutions, and multinationals in Singapore. He also has a track record, leading high performing teams that deliver consistent growth.

Mr Ng will be based in Singapore and will report functionally to Ms Christina Ma, Head of Global Banking, Asia Pacific, and at a country level to Mr Wong Kee Joo, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Singapore. In his role, Mr Ng will be responsible for driving the GB strategy and growing the franchise as well as supporting the bank’s advisory, financing and transaction banking solutions for major public, corporate and institutional clients in Singapore.

Commenting on this appointment, Mr Wong Kee Joo, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Singapore said: “Gilbert’s track record in building a resilient client coverage business will further accelerate our growth in Singapore. As more global businesses look to set up their regional headquarters and treasury centres in Singapore to facilitate their growth in the region, it is critical that we can tap on his deep market knowledge to support our clients as they scale up.”

Ms Christina Ma, Head of Global Banking, Asia Pacific, HSBC, added: “Gilbert joins the Global Banking team at a pivotal time. In the past year, we have maintained a strong business in Singapore supporting our clients’ growth ambitions in Asia. We are confident that under his leadership, we will be able to capture more opportunities and continue to drive strategic client relationships.”

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