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CEO of SCB Julius Baer Resigns

By Minjun Park
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The chief executive of SCB Julius Baer has left the role less than seven months into the appointment.

Jiralawan Tangitvet, the CEO of SCB-Julius Baer, has resigned, according to a report in the Asian Private Banker. He was looking to make the newly-formed entity, a joint venture between Siam Commercial Bank and the Swiss bank, become a powerhouse in Thailand’s nascent private equity management sector.

Tangitvet has joined the joint venture entity in April as its CEO this April. She was previously from Kasikorn Securities, where she was its managing director. Both banks could not be reached for comment at the time of this report.

In June, SCB Julius Baer released its inaugural edition of the Wealth Report Thailand, which report focuses on the wealth management landscape in Thailand.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What was Jiralawan Tangitvet's ambition for SCB Julius Baer?

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Jiralawan Tangitvet aimed for the newly-formed joint venture to become a powerhouse within Thailand's emerging private equity management sector. This was her goal for the entity, which is a partnership between Siam Commercial Bank and the Swiss bank.

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When did Jiralawan Tangitvet join the joint venture as CEO?

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Jiralawan Tangitvet joined the joint venture entity in April as its Chief Executive Officer. This means she was in the role for less than seven months before her resignation was reported.

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What was Jiralawan Tangitvet's previous role before joining SCB Julius Baer?

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Before taking on the CEO position at SCB Julius Baer, Jiralawan Tangitvet served as the managing director at Kasikorn Securities. She moved directly from this role to lead the joint venture.

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What report did SCB Julius Baer release in June?

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In June, SCB Julius Baer published its first edition of the Wealth Report Thailand. This report specifically concentrates on understanding the wealth management environment across Thailand.

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