Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has appointed Suzanne Smith, Managing Director, Ratings, South & Southeast Asia. Smith will lead the credit ratings analytical teams based in Mumbai and Singapore, covering all credits, including sovereigns, corporates and financial institutions in the region.
“Smith is noted for her high standards of client service and thought leadership,” says Yu-Tsung Chang, executive managing director, Asia-Pacific Ratings. “Her deep experience with Standard & Poor’s as an analytical leader and her strong understanding of a cross-section of industries make her ideally placed to address the growing demands of the South and Southeast Asia region.”
Smith, a 13-year Standard & Poor’s veteran, recently relocated to Mumbai from New York where she held senior managerial and analytical positions in project finance, energy and utility ratings and risk management for financial institutions. Smith brings both a global and regional credit perspective to her new leadership role, including strong knowledge of Asian markets, especially Greater China where she was based for several years.
“Suzanne’s appointment will help further strengthen the analytical excellence of Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services in India, which serves as a hub to support cross-border ratings activities across both South and Southeast Asia,” said R. Ravimohan, managing director and region head, South and Southeast Asia. “This appointment also underscores our strong position in and commitment to the Southeast Asia region, in line with the recent launch of the Standard & Poor’s ASEAN credit rating scale.”
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