Capco, the global management and technology consultancy, has named James Arnett as Managing Partner for the APAC region with responsibility for managing the firm’s business across Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia.

James has over 20 years’ international experience in consulting, banking and technology, working with some of the world’s largest financial institutions and a number of the UK’s pioneer internet banks. He led and built out Capco’s UK Finance, Risk and Compliance practice and most recently was Head of the UK Capital Markets practice. 

He joined Capco in 2011 having held roles at IBM Global Business Services, Capita, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and The Co-operative Bank.

James will be based out of Capco’s Hong Kong office and will relocate from London once travel restrictions are lifted.

“James deep expertise around emerging technologies and data-led transformation within capital markets and banking will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business and presence in the region,” Lance Levy, CEO of Capco, said.