Nikko Asset Management Asia appoints Eleanor Seet Oon Hui as President and Director

Seet has spent her entire career in the asset management industry with background in marketing of investment products.

The Board of Directors of Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited (“the Company”) announced the appointment of Ms. Eleanor Seet Oon Hui as President and Director of the Company.

The Company, the Fund Manager of DBS Singapore STI ETF (“the Fund”) has considered Ms Seet’s qualifications and experience prior to her appointment.

Ms Seet, 36, will be responsible for driving the growth of Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited in Singapore and Southeast Asia, according to a Nikko Asset Management report.

Ms Seet has spent her entire career in the asset management industry and has a strong background in the sales and marketing of investment products. Prior to joining Nikko AM Asia, Ms Seet held the role of Senior Director for iShares, Private Wealth Distribution, Asia ex-Japan from June 2009. Previously, she spent 12 years at AllianceBernstein, where she was responsible for building and developing the firm’s distribution channels and business.