ANZ has made changes to its management ranks in a bid to bolster its client base in the Asia Pacific region.

Vishnu Shahaney joins the company as chief executive for Singapore, taking over from Bill Foo, who has been named vice chairman for south and southeast Asia.

Shahaney has been with ANZ for over 30 years and has served in senior management positions in corporate banking, working capital, and risk. In his new role, which includes being head of institutional for Singapore, he is tasked with building the bank's brand in the institutional, commercial, retail, wealth and private banking arenas, connecting Singapore-based clients with ANZ's international network.

Foo, meanwhile, takes on a broader leadership role in which he will be responsible for building and deepening client relationships in the region.

Both will be based in Singapore and will report to Mark Robinson, the CEO for south and southeast Asia. The appointments are effective 1 October.