More changes to DBS’s leadership team have been revealed since Tan Su Shan was appointed group CEO. According to an announcement, Han Kwee Juan has been named group head of institutional banking by DBS, with effect from January 1, 2025. He replaces Tan Su Shan, who will step in as group CEO on March 28 of next year. 

He became part of DBS in 2019 after his previous stint as a group head of strategy and planning. As of the present time, he currently leads Singapore for the bank besides being the acting chief information officer since November 2023 up to May 2024. Prior to DBS, he spent 27 years at Citigroup. He most recently worked as the CEO of Citi Singapore. 

Lim Him Chuan will take on the role of country head for Singapore, as the current group head of strategy, transformation, analytics, and research (GSTAR). 

Lim has spent 23 years with DBS across regions in various business lines and functions, including risk and business. He oversaw the acquisition of Citi Taiwan’s consumer bank during his tenure as chief executive of DBS Bank Taiwan from 2018 until 2023. He had previously held executive roles in global transaction services, audit, risk management, and institutional banking. Both Han and Lim will remain members of DBS’ group executive committee and continue to answer to Piyush Gupta, the company’s current CEO. 

Following Tan’s promotion to Gupta’s position, which was announced in August, the most recent appointments are a part of a reorganization. 

The transition in management is a reflection of DBS’s strong bench and dedication to developing internal talent. Two important members of our senior management team who have demonstrated their leadership abilities are Kwee Juan and Him Chuan. The bank has increased value for our clients, staff, shareholders, and communities under their direction,” Gupta said. “I am confident that both of them will continue to flourish in their new positions and be important contributors to Su Shan’s leadership team in the days ahead.”