The wealth management arm of BNP Paribas has hired a former Julius Baer private banker in Hong Kong.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management has appointed Janet Chan as market head of Hong Kong, according to a statement. In the role, she will report to Lemuel Lee, head of wealth management Hong Kong.

Chan has 25 years of client servicing experience and prior to joining BNP Paribas, she was a managing director senior advisor and team head at Julius Baer in Hong Kong. Previously, she also worked at UBS, Credit Suisse and HSBC.

«As the largest market for BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia, Hong Kong continues to be a key growth hub,» commented Lee. «We have the privilege of serving many high-profile entrepreneurs and their families through multiple generations. As we strive to deepen these existing relationships, it is equally vital to cultivate new ones to support our growth ambitions.»