DBS Hong Kong, a subsidiary of Singapore’s DBS Bank, has announced the appointment of Xu Qing as the Chief Credit Officer for North Asia and Managing Director, Senior Risk Executive for Hong Kong. Mr. Qing’s appointment came into effect on February 1st.
In his new roles, Mr. Qing will be responsible for overseeing all credit and risk functions across Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan. He will also serve as a member of the Hong Kong management committee. To assume these roles, Qing has relocated from mainland China to Hong Kong.
Mr. Qing brings a wealth of experience to these roles, with a career spanning over 20 years covering markets, credit, and operational risks, as well as business development. His journey with DBS began in 2015 when he joined DBS China. His exceptional performance saw him rise to the position of Chief Risk Officer for the unit, and subsequently, he also served as the Deputy CEO of the unit since November 2019. Prior to his engagement with DBS, Mr. Qing held senior positions at the ING Group and Standard Chartered.
Reacting to the appointment, Sebastian Paredes, CEO of DBS Hong Kong and Head of North Asia expressed his delight. He said, “We are thrilled to have Xu Qing as part of the Hong Kong management team. His deep expertise in risk management, strong international perspective, proven leadership, and extensive experience across the North Asia markets will be invaluable to the team.”
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Credit Officer for North Asia at DBS Hong Kong?
Xu Qing has been appointed as the new Chief Credit Officer for North Asia at DBS Hong Kong.
What are the key responsibilities of Mr. Qing in his new roles?
Mr. Qing will oversee all credit and risk functions in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan. He will also serve as a member of the Hong Kong management committee.
What is Mr. Qing’s background prior to this appointment?
Mr. Qing has over 20 years of experience across markets, credit, and operational risks as well as business development. He joined DBS China in 2015 and has held senior roles at ING Group and Standard Chartered.
