Reyl Singapore appoints Nicolas Duchêne as CEO

He will maintain his position as Managing Director of Reyl Private Office.

According to a release, Nicolas Duchêne joined the REYL Group in 2009 and has now been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Reyl Singapore, a responsibility he will take on in addition to his current duties as Managing Director of Reyl Private Office.

Launched three years ago as a stepping stone for the REYL Group’s growth in Asia, Reyl Singapore has continued to expand its activities. Taking full advantage of the economic boom and creation of wealth in this region, the company provides services to both local and international clients, mainly entrepreneurs. Reyl Singapore is comprised of a team of Asian and European wealth management specialists who also provide legal and fiscal advice in a multi-jurisdictional context.

Under the leadership of Nicolas Duchêne, Reyl Singapore will reinforce its efforts to promote and distribute the investment funds range handled by Reyl Asset Management, notably among institutional players, family offices and high net worth clients residing in Singapore and South-East Asia.

Nicolas Duchêne has extensive knowledge of the Asian market. An expert in international legal, estate and tax planning, he spent three years working in Hong Kong and Singapore for BNP Paribas Private Banking, where he was responsible for the bank's international wealth planning activities.

"The development of Reyl Singapore is a strategic priority for the Group," explains François Reyl, Chief Executive Officer of REYL & Co. "This subsidiary will benefit considerably from Nicolas Duchêne’s experience in Asia, particularly his understanding of customer expectations and practices in the region. Nicolas’ appointment highlights the Group’s commitment to developing its presence across markets with strong development potential, such as Asia, within which the Group strives to build a strong presence over the long-term."