Dennis Hong appointed Regional Market Head, Greater China and North Asia at UOB Private Bank, effective September 2026. He will lead strategic planning and market expansion for the bank in the region.
Martin Smithson is the General Manager of Supermarket Operations at Coles and commented on the rise of retail violence.
Muriel Lienau, current CEO of Nestlé’s waters and premium beverages, will lead the new autonomous company Peranel, formed through a joint venture between Nestlé and Platinum Equity.
Dr. Jeff Lim is highlighted as the CEO of Luckin Coffee Malaysia, emphasizing Johor's strategic importance for expansion.
Vincent Du appointed SVP and GM for Salomon's Greater China division. He previously held product development roles at Nike Global. Du will oversee brand, operations, and strategic initiatives.
Haniz Nazlan, CEO of group consumer banking at CIMB, announced the bank's private wealth expansion into Singapore and Thailand, targeting Southeast Asia's affluent class.
Wittayakorn Maneenetr is the director-general of the Department of Internal Trade in Thailand and revealed plans to promote southern durian amidst oversupply concerns.
HC Chan is the Group Managing Director of Sunway Malls, emphasizing digital transformation and the new AI system in their smart malls.
Julian Wong is the General Manager of the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel, overseeing the introduction of Level 23, a new multipurpose venue.
Yip Hoong Mun, Group CEO and Executive Director of Metro, commented on the company's new retail strategy. This indicates his continued or current role.
Cathy Sparks, with 25 years at Nike, was appointed VP and GM of Greater China earlier this year, overseeing Chinese operations.
South Korean actress Cha Joo Young appointed as Brochu Walker's first Korean ambassador, underscoring the brand's expansion into the Asian market.
Stephen Dacus started his tenure as CEO of Seven & I last year, implementing a strategic growth plan for the company.
South Korean actress Cha Joo Young was named Brochu Walker's first Korean ambassador, emphasizing the brand's growing significance in Korea.
Patrik Antoni, CEO of Ikea India, announced the company's aggressive expansion strategy in India with an investment of US$2.2 billion by 2030.
Donald Tang is stepping down as Executive Chairman of Shein as the company nears its Hong Kong IPO, transitioning to a Senior Adviser role.
Vicca Ng has been appointed as COO and Executive Director of Hextar Retail, a Malaysian retail conglomerate. She will continue to supervise the group's retail operations, focusing on expansion and partnerships.
Damien Corcoran appointed CEO of Thai retailer Jaspal. He brings experience from Isle of Man Meat Company (chairperson), Grandiose Supermarkets (CEO), and Whole Foods Market (international vice-president) to spearhead Jaspal's international expansion.
Shannon Wright is the Head of Marketing for Confectionery at Nestlé Oceania. She commented on KitKat's new 'Rawdog your Commute' Challenge in Australia.
Gift Muthita Anankaphannan has been promoted to Regional Head of Institutional Business for Asia-Pacific at Saxo, based in Singapore. She was previously a Senior Relationship Manager at Saxo.
Adrian Ong, CEO of Mr DIY, shared insights on the new Mr DIY Plus concept store, highlighting the company's expansion and customer-focused approach.
Pierpaolo Piccioli, previously Creative Director at Valentino for 16 years, took over as Creative Director at Balenciaga a year ago. This article highlights his debut haute couture collection.
Joey Chan, Regional Director for Lululemon Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, expressed pride in bringing the Like New program back. This indicates an expansion of her responsibilities or a new emphasis on the region under her leadership.
Yanee Srimanee is the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, anticipating Thailand's durian production this year and promoting public-private sector collaboration.
Desmond Kuang appointed as Chief Investment Officer for Asia at HSBC's Private Bank and Premier Wealth division, based in Singapore, effective July 6, 2026. He was previously CIO for China.
Queennie Fung has been promoted to General Manager of Group Corporate Communications at AS Watson Group, overseeing global brand positioning and stakeholder engagement.
Former Gucci CEO, Marco Bizzarri, has been appointed as the non-executive chairman of Golden Goose, effective immediately, joining the company's board after a change in ownership.
Damien Licciardi has been appointed MD for Cartier Thailand. He joins from Richemont, where he was COO of their Thailand business, bringing over a decade of luxury retail experience.
Sven is the Founder and Captain of NAORA, a new membership-based private sailing expedition launching in 2025 across Asia and the South Pacific.
Edward Chiu has been promoted to Market Head for Onshore Taiwan at HSBC Private Bank, effective June 1, 2026. He previously served as Head of Premier Elite at HSBC Taiwan.
Barbara Werschine has been appointed as the new CEO of Lanvin, transitioning from her role as CEO of Eric Bompard to lead Lanvin's strategic direction and global expansion.
Richard Allen became CEO at Fonterra, succeeding Miles Hurrell who retired. He is optimistic about future performance.
Nigel Parsons has been promoted to CEO of Asahi’s Europe and International (AEI) segment. He was previously the CCO for Oceania. Andrew Bailey will serve as interim CEO.
Matthieu Blazy assumed the role of creative director at Chanel, succeeding Virginie Viard. His maiden collection revitalized the brand's designs.
Starbucks Korea's chief, Sohn Jeong-hyun, was dismissed by Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin following widespread controversy over an insensitive 'Tank Day' promotional campaign coinciding with Democracy Movement Day.
Paul Zhou appointed Market Head for Greater China at UOB Private Bank. He was previously Head of Sales and Distribution at UOB China, expanding the bank's customer base.
Geoffroy van Raemdonck is the CEO of Saks Global, leading the company through its bankruptcy exit and strategic plan implementation. He praised the team's progress and expressed confidence in future growth.
Bhavin Shukla has been appointed Managing Director at Citi, leading Infrastructure Investment Banking in JANA and Asia South. He joins from J.P. Morgan, where he was MD and head of Asia Infrastructure Investors Coverage.
Simon Ho is the Chief Financial Officer at GoTo, an Indonesian ride-hailing firm. He explained the company's revenue growth outpacing rising costs.
Ming Cai is the Chief Product Officer at Banma, playing a key role in the development of the 'AI cockpit' which integrates voice-activated payments.
Noah Szporn is Senior Vice President of Spreads for Ferrero North America, overseeing the launch of Nutella Peanut.
Niklas Ostberg is stepping down as CEO of Delivery Hero after 15 years. He will lead the team until a successor is appointed by March 31st next year.
Adaline Zheng, CEO of UOB's Hong Kong Branch, is promoted to CEO for UOB China. She will lead mainland China operations and cross-border capabilities, effective July 1.
Emmanuel Gintzburger stepped down as CEO of Versace after nearly four years. He previously held leadership roles at Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, Jeanne Lanvin, and Sephora.
Kwok Wah Cheung appointed new CEO of TH International (Tims China), effective June 15. Former CEO Yongchen Lu becomes Chairman.
Jonathan Alpert is appointed Global Head of Insurance at Citigroup, joining from Bank of America. He will focus on growth in the Asia-Pacific insurance sector.
Pham Nhat Vuong, founder of the parent organization, appointed CEO of VinFast Vietnam following its creation on June 19.
Bernard Chong, formerly Dyson's President of Greater China, has been appointed Head of APAC for Electrolux Group, effective June 1st. He will report to CEO Yannick Fierling.