[SINGAPORE] Goh Ken-Yi, 53, has been named the new chief executive officer of RHB Singapore, effective Tuesday (Apr 1).
He succeeds Danny Quah, 55, who led the company as CEO and country head from 2019, RHB Singapore announced in a press statement on Tuesday.
Goh, who was previously the deputy CEO of RHB Singapore, has more than 20 years of experience in investment banking and the financial services sector.
He holds bachelor’s degrees in both engineering and arts from Cornell University. Goh joined RHB Singapore in 2016 and has been instrumental in growing the bank’s corporate and investment banking business, the statement said.
As CEO, Goh will focus on advancing RHB Singapore’s digital capabilities, delivering innovative financial solutions, and expanding the group’s presence in key sectors, added RHB.
Goh said: “Backed by a clear strategy and an exceptional team, we are well-positioned to chart the next phase of growth and reinforce our standing as a leading financial institution in the region.”
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Quah, who has more than 30 years of banking experience, will take on the role of managing director for group international business. In this new position, he will focus on RHB Banking Group’s expansion into “high-potential markets across the region”, such as Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Brunei.
“It has been a privilege to lead RHB Singapore through a transformative period,” said Quah.
“I look forward to steering our international business and unlocking new growth opportunities for the group. With Ken-Yi at the helm, I am confident that RHB Singapore will continue to deliver lasting value for our clients,” he added.
The leadership transition ensures continuity and positions RHB Singapore for long-term success, with a strategic focus on strengthening the Singapore-Malaysia corridor, RHB noted in its announcement.
