Fidelity International has promoted Wildon Goh to head of Southeast Asia and country head of Singapore, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role, he will lead Fidelity’s Singapore and Southeast Asia strategy, according to a statement by the US asset manager.
He was previously head of wholesale distribution at Fidelity and replaces Sabrina Gan who left the firm in December 2024.
Goh (pictured) joined Fidelity in 2015 and has led Fidelity’s wholesale distribution business across Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia. Prior to Fidelity, he had both distribution and relationship management experience through roles at BlackRock, Citi and HSBC.
Goh will report to Damien Mooney, managing director, Asia Pacific (Ex-Japan), Fidelity International.
Commenting on the appointment, Mooney said: “Our Southeast Asia business represents a key growth opportunity within the Asia Pacific region and one where we have seen many innovative partnerships develop in the past couple of years. Under Wildon’s leadership, we will continue to bring the best of Fidelity’s global research, capabilities and solutions to our clients in Singapore and Southeast Asia.”
Fidelity has also appointed two key roles within its distribution team, effective from 1st January 2025:
Jonathan Leong is named head of wholesale, Southeast Asia, with responsibility to lead and expand Fidelity’s retail distribution business in the region. He joined Fidelity in 2015 and has played an active role in the development of the wholesale business in recent years.
Adin Tan is appointed head of private banking, Hong Kong and Singapore, and will bring leadership for Fidelity’s key private banking relationships in the region’s largest wealth management markets.
Both Leong and Tan will be based in Singapore and will report to Goh.