Julius Baer has appointed Shui Wei Ho and Vi Sun Yang as market heads Southeast Asia, effective 1 July 2025. They succeed Chin Lit Yee, who is retiring after nearly four decades in banking, according to a statement by the Swiss pure play private bank.
Both Ho and Yang will remain based in Singapore and report directly to Jimmy Lee, region head Asia and member of the global wealth management committee.
With nearly three decades of wealth management experience, Ho and Yang have been expanding the business and strengthening client engagement across Asia.
Ho joined Julius Baer as group head Southeast Asia in August 2022 and later took on the role as market head Thailand, Japan and Asia Switzerland in January 2024, a role which she retains.
Ho (pictured left) was the market head for Thailand and Indochina at Bank of Singapore before joining Julius Baer and previously worked with UBS and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Yang (pictured left) joined Julius Baer as group head Southeast Asia in July 2022, having previously led the Singapore and Indonesia markets at UBS for 14 years.
Prior to that, she was with American Express Bank, DBS Bank and Standard Chartered Bank.
Lee said: “We are delighted to have Shui Wei and Vi Sun in dual leadership of our Southeast Asia franchise. Their leadership, extensive experience, and market insight will be instrumental as we expand our presence in this dynamic region. These appointments underscore Julius Baer’s longstanding commitment to Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian market, crucial to our Asia strategy.”
Yee retires
Chin Lit Yee (main picture) has led the Julius Baer’s Southeast Asia market in several leadership positions and has made significant contributions during his 10-year tenure at Julius Baer
Commenting on Yee’s retirement, Lee said: “[Yee] has steered the business through a period of strategic transformation and strengthened client trust across key markets, and his close rapport with colleagues and dedication to the Southeast franchise has left a lasting legacy. We wish him all the very best in his retirement.”
Asia remains a key focus area for Julius Baer, with Singapore and Hong Kong hosting two of the group’s seven booking centres.
