Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of Southeast Asia’s second largest financial services group, OCBC Bank, has announced the appointment of Jason Moo as its chief executive officer (CEO) from March 6, 2023.

A seasoned private banker, Moo succeeds Bahren Shaari who retired on December 31, 2022 after 13 years with Bank of Singapore. “To ensure continuity in leadership at the Bank, Vincent Choo, a member of the board of directors, assumed the role of interim CEO on January 1, 2023,” the bank said in a statement.

Moo has more than 25 years of experience in private banking, wealth management and capital markets including 22 years with Goldman Sachs.

Moo joins Bank of Singapore from Bank Julius Baer where he was the head of private banking, Southeast Asia and branch manager Singapore. He has worked in three of the top five global financial markets – New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.

“We are confident that Jason’s extensive experience and deep industry knowledge will accelerate the momentum of Bank of Singapore’s growth. Having worked in top global financial markets, Jason will bring a unique set of skills and perspectives to Bank of Singapore. He will build on what Bank of Singapore has already accomplished, sharpen the Bank’s strategic direction, and further develop its talent and capabilities,” said Lai Teck Poh, chairman of Bank of Singapore.