He will succeed Chew Sutat, who will be retiring from the company on 31 July 2021.

Singapore Exchange (SGX) has appointed Pol de Win as senior managing director, head of global sales and origination (GSO), effective 1 July 2021. the bourse said in a statement on Tuesday.

De Win brings extensive experience in capital markets advisory and execution of financial services sector transactions across Asia, Europe and the U.S. He joins from Goldman Sachs, where he was a managing director in Hong Kong, heading Southeast Asia Financial Institutions and Fintech (Asia ex-Japan).

Significant Contributions

Chew joined SGX in 2007 and has held various leadership positions in his 14 years at the bourse. SGX said that under his watch, the exchange has transform from the Asian gateway into a global multi-asset exchange. 

The outgoing sales chief, who retires after less than two years in the role, said he would be spending his time on social sector pursuits and community work.