Elizabeth Chia Joins State Street

State Street has appointed Elizabeth Sok-Gek Chia as head of Global Services for South East Asia and Singapore branch manager.

Chia joins State Street from BNP Paribas Securities Services where she was the managing director and head of client development, Asset Owners and Asset Managers, Asia for over four years. Prior to BNP Paribas, Elizabeth was at DBS Bank where she was managing director, heading Global Transaction Services – Securities Services. She also held key management positions with Deutsche Bank Asia Pacific in fund administration and custody across various Asian markets.

Chia was recently profiled by the GC Legends, the Securities Services Hall of Fame.

Based in Singapore, Chia joins State Street’s Global Services (SSGS) team effective Sept. 27. She will be responsible for expanding State Street’s business with new and existing clients across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Brunei. As branch manager Chia will have overall responsibility for ensuring effective governance for the Singapore office.

Chia replaces Nick Wright as Singapore branch manager and she reports directly to Ian Martin, senior vice-president and head of SSGS for South Asia and Pacific. Wright has transitioned back to London as Global Services chief operating officer, EMEA.

Ian Martin said: “Elizabeth brings immense experience in the Asian banking and asset management sectors to the role having held senior positions responsible for growing market share. Her expertise and close relations with our key partners and business associates will be central to continuing our regional strategy to grow our non-US revenue and we are delighted to have her join.”