Morgan Stanley’s China CEO Retires
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Morgan Stanley’s chief executive of China will reportedly retire after nearly two decades with the American lender.
Wei Sun Christianson will retire from her role as China CEO and APAC co-CEO – roles she held since 2006 and 2011, respectively – according to a memo from the bank.
Christianson will remain as an advisory director at the bank while fellow APAC co-CEO Gokul Laroia will take over as the sole CEO for the region.
Christianson first joined Morgan Stanley in 1998 and, thereafter, took on senior roles at Credit Suisse and Citi before rejoining in 2006 as China CEO. Under her leadership, Morgan Stanley expanded its footprint in China across domestic securities and bonds underwriting, commercial banking, asset management, trust services, and yuan-denominated private equity investing.
Questions & Answers
Q.What roles will Wei Sun Christianson hold after her retirement as China CEO and APAC co-CEO?
What roles will Wei Sun Christianson hold after her retirement as China CEO and APAC co-CEO?
She will continue to serve as an advisory director at Morgan Stanley. Her roles as China CEO and APAC co-CEO will be taken over by Gokul Laroia for the region.
Q.When did Wei Sun Christianson first join Morgan Stanley and when did she become China CEO?
When did Wei Sun Christianson first join Morgan Stanley and when did she become China CEO?
She first joined Morgan Stanley in 1998, then returned in 2006 to become China CEO. She has been with the bank for nearly two decades.
Q.Who will take over the role of sole CEO for the Asia Pacific region?
Who will take over the role of sole CEO for the Asia Pacific region?
Gokul Laroia, who is currently an APAC co-CEO, will assume the position of sole CEO for the Asia Pacific region following Christianson's retirement.
Q.What areas did Morgan Stanley expand into in China under Christianson's leadership?
What areas did Morgan Stanley expand into in China under Christianson's leadership?
Under her leadership, Morgan Stanley expanded its presence in China across domestic securities and bonds underwriting, commercial banking, asset management, trust services, and yuan-denominated private equity investing.
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