Schroders Wealth Management (WM) has hired Sharon Sim as head of business development, Asia.

Based in Singapore, Sim joins Schroders WM fresh on the heels of the recent hire of former Barclays Private Bank head Evonne Tan as its Asia Wealth Management CEO.

Toby Glover, global head of business development at Schroders Wealth Management said: “Asia represents a significant opportunity for Schroders Wealth Management.”

“Sharon brings deep regional experience, a strong understanding of the evolving needs of wealthy clients in Asia, and a client‑centric mindset focused on long‑term value creation.”

“She will work closely with colleagues across the region and the wider Group to help shape relevant, advice‑led solutions for our clients. Her appointment advances our ambition to continue building a leading wealth management business in Asia.”

Schroders WM said Sim will be responsible for driving its business in the region, identifying market and client segment opportunities as well as building strategic partnerships.

Sim is co-founder of a venture capital firm and has previously served in senior leadership roles in single- and multi-family offices in Singapore.

Earlier in her career, she held roles at Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, UBS, Deutsche Bank and Citi across institutional equities and private wealth management.

She is also published author of two books on women empowerment – Why Women Don’t Talk Money and How Women Talk Power, the latter of which features interviews and essays with Singapore’s most influential women in finance, sports and the arts.

Sim said: “Schroders Wealth Management combines deep investment capabilities with a strong client‑focused culture.”

“The firm’s independent, open‑architecture approach allows advisers to focus squarely on delivering objective, long‑term solutions for clients.”

“I look forward to working with colleagues across Asia and the wider Group to support the continued growth of the business in the region.”