New York-headquartered PineBridge Investments has announced a successor to a 20-year veteran at the firm to become CEO of Malaysia.
PineBridge Investments has appointed Angie Ng as Malaysia CEO, according to a statement, subject to review by the Securities Commission Malaysia and regulatory approval. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she will report to Elizabeth Soon, Hong Kong-based head of Asia (ex-Japan) equities.
In the role, Ng will be responsible for PineBridge’s Malaysia office, chair the firm’s Malaysia management committee, lead the local equities team and be responsible for developing investment strategies and portfolio implementation to enhance the firm’s equity capabilities in the region.
Ng has a wealth of expertise and prior to joining PineBridge, she served as investment director at the Malaysian Timber Council. Previously, she also held various leadership roles in equities investment teams at VCAP Asset Managers Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Berhad, AIA Berhad, and SBB Asset Management Sdn Bhd.
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Ng succeeds Sze Peng Yap who will transition to a senior advisor role after 20 years with the firm and report to Kirk Sweeney, CEO for Asia Pacific.
«PineBridge has a robust heritage in Asia, with an on-the-ground presence and an investment history that spans over 30 years, including in Malaysia dating back to 1996,» commented Sweeney.
«Southeast Asia continues to be a critically important market for us, and Angie’s extensive experience in team management and investment research positions us well in this fast-growing region. This strategic hire underscores our commitment to strengthening our presence in Malaysia and delivering exceptional value for our clients.»
