Northern Trust has appointed a new country head for Singapore and Southeast Asia.

In her new role effective 1 December 2017, subject to regulatory approval, Yen Leng Ong will be responsible for leading Northern Trust’s asset servicing business activities and the growth of key business lines including asset management and capital markets across the Southeast Asia region.

Most recently, Ong was chief administrative officer for Northern Trust in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and head of product management, where she was responsible for regional business and product strategy and facilitating regional growth opportunities.

Asian Movements

Ong joined Northern Trust in 2009 as a senior product manager and assumed the expanded role of chief administrative officer in 2016. In her new role, Ong will continue to report to William Mak, head of APAC, Northern Trust, also located in Singapore.

Earlier this year, Northern Trust announced the establishment of its branch office in South Korea, and made several hires in North Asia.