St. James’s Place Wealth Management Asia announced the appointment of a new development director to the international business.

In his new role, Chris Gill will oversee proposition development at St. James’s Place Wealth Management Asia (SJP Asia) the firm said in a press release.

Gill is no stranger to the region having previously held senior wealth management roles in Hong Kong and Singapore, including managing director of Friends Provident International (Singapore Branch) and serving as the deputy president of the Life Insurance Association in Singapore.

Expanding Asian Footprint

«Chris has a track record of successfully building businesses in Asia and will bring his deep knowledge of the region’s business and regulatory communities,» said Mike Gravestock, partnership director Asia and international at St James Place Wealth Management Group. 

SJP Asia recently named Sir Alan Collins as Senior Advisor to the International Steering Committee.

The wealth manager expects that Collins extensive experience in South East Asia as a former British diplomat will add invaluable insight as the business develops in the region.