The latest senior moves, appointments and personnel changes in the Asia-Pacific wealth management sector.

Schroders Wealth Management
Schroders Wealth Management, an independent wealth manager offering a a broad range of investment solutions across public and private markets, has appointed Sharon Sim (pictured) as head of business development, Asia.

Her appointment underscores Schroders Wealth Management’s continued commitment to Asia as a key growth region and follows the recent appointment of Evonne Tan as CEO, reinforcing the firm’s continued investment in expanding its client proposition and capabilities in the region.

Based in Singapore, Sim will be responsible for driving business development across Asia, including identifying market and client segment opportunities as well as building strategic partnerships for growth. She will work with regional and global teams to embed Schroders Wealth Management as a long-term partner for clients across the region.

Sim has more than 25 years of experience in wealth management, family offices and capital markets in Asia, advising ultra-high net worth individuals, families and institutions on investment strategy and long-term wealth planning. Prior to joining Schroders Wealth Management, Sim held senior leadership poitions in single and multi-family offices in Singapore, including as chief executive officer of a single-family office. Earlier in her career, Sim worked at prominent global financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, UBS, Deutsche Bank and Citi, in institutional equities and private wealth management.

Sim is a published author of two books on women's empowerment – Why Women Don’t Talk Money and How Women Talk Power. She is keen on uplifting and empowering women from all walks of life, serving on the board of Daughters of Tomorrow, a Singapore-based charity. Sim holds a bachelor of science in international relations from Georgetown University.

“Asia represents a significant opportunity for Schroders Wealth Management. Sharon brings deep regional experience, a strong understanding of the evolving needs of wealthy clients in Asia, and a client-centric mindset focused on long-term value creation,” Toby Glover, global head of business development at Schroders Wealth Management said. “She will work closely with colleagues across the region and the wider group to help shape relevant, advice?led solutions for our clients. Her appointment advances our ambition to continue building a leading wealth management business in Asia.”