HSBC’s private bank has appointed Sharnika Silva as head of trust and fiduciary services for southeast Asia, effective 14 September.
Silva reports to Brent York, global head of trust and fiduciary services, and to Philip Kunz, head of global private banking for South Asia. She is based in Singapore.
Silva will be responsible for driving HSBC’s strategic initiatives in southeast Asia for trust and fiduciary services. She will work closely with the bank’s wealth planning team to further grow the business.
Silva has worked at HSBC for more than 15 years and has held several leadership roles including most recently as a trust relationship management team head in addition to her role as resident manager and director of HSBC Trustee (Singapore) Limited since 2017.
Prior to joining HSBC, she worked as a tax and legal professional.
“Sharnika’s strong leadership, coupled with her deep knowledge and experience in managing complex trust relationships in the southeast Asia region, makes her a natural fit for this role,” said York.
“I am confident that Sharnika’s passion and ability to always deliver the best of HSBC’s wealth and trust solutions to our clients will enable us to support the smooth transition of Southeast Asian families’ wealth,” said Kunz.
