What you need to know about DBS' key hires

As at end-August 2011, DBS Wealth Management employs nearly 450 staff across the region.

According to a release, DBS invests in these people to serve high net worth individuals.

They include several key hires such as:

• Olivier Crespin, Chief Operating Officer
• Lim Say Boon, Chief Investment Officer
• Lawrence Lua, Head of Southeast Asia and South Asia
• Robert Kung, Head of China
• Bryan Goh, Head of Alternatives
• Terry Alan Farris, Head of Family Office

Going forward, to grow the HNWI segment, DBS will focus on strengthening its private banking headcount in China, which remains one of its fastest-growing markets. In addition, DBS Private Bank will also establish an international desk covering the Middle East and other international emerging markets by end 2011, to tap rising demand for wealth management services in these regions and the growing interest in investing in Asia.