Bank of Singapore has appointed Mahesh Ramakrishnan and Shikhy Chandhok as relationship managers to strengthen its Dubai franchise.
The latest hires aim to sharpen the bank’s ability to serve the increasingly sophisticated needs of high-net-worth ( HNW ) and ultra-high-net-worth ( UHNW ) clients across the Middle East, South Asia and international markets.
Ramakrishnan, who starts in his new role on September 3, will report to Salman Bajwa, market head for the Middle East and Global South Asia.
He joins from CA Indosuez Wealth Management, where he advised HNW and UNHW clients across the Gulf Cooperation Council region and India. He has more than 20 years’ experience in wealth management, succession and estate planning, and investment advisory.
Prior to CA Indosuez, he worked at Deutsche Bank and Union Bancaire Privée in Dubai.
Chandhok starts in her new role on September 1, reporting to Chetan Mehra, market head for the Middle East and Global South Asia.
She joins the bank from Citibank UAE, where she advised clients on investment, structured products and financing solutions. She brings more than 18 years of experience across wealth management, treasury and retail banking.
Also recently, Bank of Singapore appointed Lim Leong Guan as head of private banking, Middle East, Global South Asia and International, and chief executive of Dubai International Financial Centre ( DIFC ) Branch.
Dubai is a key hub for OCBC’s private banking arm, alongside Singapore and Hong Kong.
