In her new role, Chan will oversee client coverage, team leadership and the delivery of wealth solutions for high net worth clients in Hong Kong, the firm said in a statement. She will also be responsible for driving client engagement, strengthening the bank’s market presence and advancing UOB private bank’s priorities in Hong Kong.

Chan brings close to 30 years of banking experience, having held management roles in both private banking and commercial banking. She has a track record of leading large teams, driving growth across key markets, and building client relationships, alongside experience in wealth planning and intergenerational succession.

Against the backdrop of Asia’s expanding wealth market, Chan’s appointment reflects UOB private bank’s ambition to strengthen its position as a prominent Asian wealth manager. As part of its ambition to accelerate growth and become the bank of choice for HNW clients across the region, the bank is investing in senior talent and capabilities in Hong Kong to strengthen its wealth business, the firm said.

UOB Private Bank is the wealth management arm of UOB, serving high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families across Asia. Backed by its strong Asian heritage and deep understanding of entrepreneurs, the bank combines local market insight with a robust regional network to support clients’ wealth ambitions. Through its differentiated One Bank proposition, UOB Private Bank brings together the strength of UOB’s capabilities to deliver holistic, seamless solutions to address clients’ personal and business needs.