DBS board director Anthony Lim to succeed Peter Seah as chairman after 16 years

Mr Lim, a DBS board member since 2020, will take over on Jan 1, 2027, as Mr Seah steps down after overseeing a period of significant growth and digital transformation at Singapore's largest bank.

DBS incoming chairman Anthony Lim (left) and current chairman Peter Seah. (Photos: DBS)

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SINGAPORE: DBS chairman Peter Seah will retire at the end of the year after 16 years at the helm, with independent director Anthony Lim set to succeed him on Jan 1, 2027, the bank announced on Thursday (Nov 5).

Mr Seah, 80, will retire from the boards of DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank on Dec 31 before taking on a one-year appointment as senior advisor.

Mr Lim, 68, will assume the chairmanship of both entities as part of the bank's ongoing board renewal process.

Mr Lim has served on the boards of DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank since April 2020. He currently chairs the bank's compensation and management development committee (CMDC). He also sits on its board risk management and executive committees.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less DBS said these roles have given him a deep understanding of the bank's culture and strategy. As CMDC chairman, Mr Lim played a key role in management succession planning, including the transition to chief executive Tan Su Shan , as well as overseeing remuneration governance and talent development. Before joining DBS, Mr Lim spent 19 years at Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, retiring from executive roles in 2017. He previously held senior leadership positions at Bankers Trust, with postings in Singapore, London and New York. "His global perspective, extensive financial markets experience and strong risk management expertise position him well to help DBS navigate an increasingly complex operating environment," DBS said. PETER SEAH'S 16-YEAR LEGACY Mr Seah joined the boards of DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank in November 2009 and became chairman in May 2010. During his tenure, DBS underwent a major digital transformation and expanded its higher-return businesses, cementing its position as one of Asia's leading banks. "As chairman since 2010, Seah provided steadfast leadership and strategic oversight as DBS pursued a strategy of digital transformation and growth in high-return businesses," said DBS. Under his chairmanship, the group's income more than tripled and net profit grew more than fourfold, the bank said. DBS' market capitalisation also surpassed S$200 billion in July 2026, making it Singapore's largest listed company by a significant margin. Its market value was approximately six times that recorded at the end of 2009. DBS CEO Tan Su Shan paid tribute to Mr Seah's leadership, describing him as one of Singapore's most distinguished bankers and business leaders. "It has been a privilege to work with Peter, one of Singapore’s most distinguished bankers and business leaders," she said. "Beyond his strategic and business acumen, he possesses a rare ability to read people, forge strong relationships and earn trust. As Chairman, he provided thoughtful strategic oversight while giving management the space and confidence to lead and execute." She added that Mr Seah's visionary leadership has "shaped DBS in profound ways, as have his wisdom, steadfast support and guidance". Welcoming Mr Lim as the incoming chairman, Ms Tan said he has consistently brought valuable perspectives to board discussions, spanning geopolitics, risk management, organisational leadership and talent development. "With his global perspective, deep expertise and extensive networks, he is exceptionally well placed to guide DBS as we strengthen our position as a trusted, pan-Asian, AI-enabled bank with a heart," she said.

DBS said these roles have given him a deep understanding of the bank's culture and strategy.

As CMDC chairman, Mr Lim played a key role in management succession planning, including the transition to chief executive Tan Su Shan , as well as overseeing remuneration governance and talent development.

Before joining DBS, Mr Lim spent 19 years at Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, retiring from executive roles in 2017. He previously held senior leadership positions at Bankers Trust, with postings in Singapore, London and New York.

"His global perspective, extensive financial markets experience and strong risk management expertise position him well to help DBS navigate an increasingly complex operating environment," DBS said.

PETER SEAH'S 16-YEAR LEGACY

Mr Seah joined the boards of DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank in November 2009 and became chairman in May 2010.

During his tenure, DBS underwent a major digital transformation and expanded its higher-return businesses, cementing its position as one of Asia's leading banks.

"As chairman since 2010, Seah provided steadfast leadership and strategic oversight as DBS pursued a strategy of digital transformation and growth in high-return businesses," said DBS.

Under his chairmanship, the group's income more than tripled and net profit grew more than fourfold, the bank said.

DBS' market capitalisation also surpassed S$200 billion in July 2026, making it Singapore's largest listed company by a significant margin. Its market value was approximately six times that recorded at the end of 2009.

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan paid tribute to Mr Seah's leadership, describing him as one of Singapore's most distinguished bankers and business leaders.

"It has been a privilege to work with Peter, one of Singapore’s most distinguished bankers and business leaders," she said.

"Beyond his strategic and business acumen, he possesses a rare ability to read people, forge strong relationships and earn trust. As Chairman, he provided thoughtful strategic oversight while giving management the space and confidence to lead and execute."

She added that Mr Seah's visionary leadership has "shaped DBS in profound ways, as have his wisdom, steadfast support and guidance".

Welcoming Mr Lim as the incoming chairman, Ms Tan said he has consistently brought valuable perspectives to board discussions, spanning geopolitics, risk management, organisational leadership and talent development.

"With his global perspective, deep expertise and extensive networks, he is exceptionally well placed to guide DBS as we strengthen our position as a trusted, pan-Asian, AI-enabled bank with a heart," she said.

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自 2020 年起担任星展银行董事会成员的林先生将于 2027 年 1 月 1 日接任，届时谢先生将在新加坡最大的银行星展银行经历一段显著增长和数字化转型时期后卸任。

星展银行候任董事长林荣福（左）和现任董事长佘彼得。（图片：星展银行）

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新加坡：星展银行周四（11月5日）宣布，星展银行董事长彼得·谢将于今年年底退休，结束其16年的任期，独立董事安东尼·林将于2027年1月1日接任董事长一职。

现年 80 岁的 Seah 先生将于 12 月 31 日从星展集团控股公司和星展银行的董事会退休，之后将担任为期一年的高级顾问。

现年 68 岁的林先生将担任这两个机构的董事长，这是该银行正在进行的董事会更新过程的一部分。

林先生自2020年4月起担任星展集团控股公司和星展银行的董事。他目前担任星展银行薪酬与管理发展委员会（CMDC）主席，同时也是该行风险管理委员会和执行委员会的成员。

CNA游戏猜词游戏：逐行破解单词；流行词游戏：用给定的字母组成单词；迷你数独：小巧的谜题，强大的脑力挑战；迷你填字游戏：小方格，大挑战；单词搜索：尽可能多地找出单词。显示更多 显示更少 星展银行表示，这些经历使他对该行的文化和战略有了深刻的理解。作为CMDC主席，林先生在管理层继任计划中发挥了关键作用，包括向首席执行官陈素珊的过渡，以及监督薪酬管理和人才发展。加入星展银行之前，林先生曾在新加坡主权财富基金GIC工作19年，并于2017年从高管职位退休。此前，他曾在信孚银行担任高级领导职务，工作地点遍及新加坡、伦敦和纽约。星展银行表示：“他的全球视野、丰富的金融市场经验和强大的风险管理专长，使他能够很好地帮助星展银行应对日益复杂的运营环境。”彼得·谢先生十六年的辉煌成就 谢先生于2009年11月加入星展集团控股及星展银行董事会，并于2010年5月出任董事长。在他的领导下，星展银行完成了重大的数字化转型，并拓展了高回报业务，巩固了其作为亚洲领先银行之一的地位。星展银行表示：“自2010年担任董事长以来，谢先生为星展银行推行数字化转型和高回报业务增长战略提供了坚定不移的领导和战略指导。” 星展银行还指出，在他的领导下，集团收入增长超过两倍，净利润增长超过四倍。星展银行的市值在2026年7月突破2000亿新元，成为新加坡市值最高的上市公司，遥遥领先。其市值约为2009年底的六倍。星展银行首席执行官陈淑珊高度赞扬了谢先生的领导才能，称他为新加坡最杰出的银行家和商业领袖之一。她说：“能够与彼得先生共事是我的荣幸，他是新加坡最杰出的银行家和商业领袖之一。除了卓越的战略和商业才能，他还拥有罕见的识人能力，能够建立牢固的关系并赢得信任。作为董事长，他提供了深思熟虑的战略指导，同时给予管理层充分的空间和信心去领导和执行。”她补充说，谢先生富有远见的领导力“深刻地塑造了星展银行，他的智慧、坚定的支持和指导也同样如此”。陈淑珊女士欢迎林先生出任董事长，并表示他一直以来都为董事会讨论带来宝贵的见解，涵盖地缘政治、风险管理、组织领导力和人才发展等领域。她表示：“凭借他的全球视野、深厚的专业知识和广泛的人脉网络，他完全有能力指导星展银行巩固其作为一家值得信赖、泛亚洲、人工智能赋能且充满人文关怀的银行的地位。”

星展银行表示，这些经历让他对银行的文化和战略有了深刻的了解。

作为 CMDC 主席，林先生在管理层继任计划中发挥了关键作用，包括向首席执行官陈素珊的过渡，以及监督薪酬管理和人才发展。

在加入星展银行之前，林先生曾在新加坡主权财富基金GIC工作19年，并于2017年从高管职位退休。此前，他曾在信孚银行担任高级领导职务，并在新加坡、伦敦和纽约任职。

星展银行表示：“他的全球视野、丰富的金融市场经验和强大的风险管理专业知识，使他能够很好地帮助星展银行应对日益复杂的经营环境。”

彼得·西的16年传奇

Seah先生于2009年11月加入星展集团控股公司和星展银行的董事会，并于2010年5月成为董事长。

在他的领导下，星展银行进行了重大的数字化转型，并拓展了高回报业务，巩固了其作为亚洲领先银行之一的地位。

星展银行表示：“自 2010 年担任董事长以来，谢先生为星展银行推行数字化转型和高回报业务增长战略提供了坚定不移的领导和战略监督。”

该银行表示，在他的领导下，集团收入增长了两倍多，净利润增长了四倍多。

星展银行的市值在2026年7月也突破了2000亿新元，成为新加坡市值最高的上市公司，遥遥领先。其市值约为2009年底的六倍。

星展银行首席执行官陈素珊对佘先生的领导才能表示敬意，称他是新加坡最杰出的银行家和商业领袖之一。

“能与彼得共事是我的荣幸，他是新加坡最杰出的银行家和商业领袖之一，”她说。

除了卓越的战略和商业才能外，他还拥有罕见的识人能力，能够建立牢固的人际关系并赢得信任。作为董事长，他提供了深思熟虑的战略指导，同时给予管理层足够的空间和信心去领导和执行。

她补充说，佘先生富有远见的领导力“深刻地塑造了星展银行，他的智慧、坚定不移的支持和指导也发挥了重要作用”。

陈女士对林先生即将就任主席表示欢迎，并表示他一直以来都为董事会讨论带来宝贵的见解，涵盖地缘政治、风险管理、组织领导力和人才发展等领域。

她表示：“凭借他的全球视野、深厚的专业知识和广泛的人脉网络，他完全有能力指导星展银行巩固其作为一家值得信赖、泛亚洲、人工智能赋能且充满人文关怀的银行的地位。”

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