UBS Hires Greater China Head of Philanthropy
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UBS has hired a 25-year veteran as its head of philanthropy services for Hong Kong and the broader Greater China region.
Ming Geng joins UBS Global Wealth Management as its head of philanthropy services for Hong Kong and Greater China, according to an internal memo. Based in Hong Kong, Geng reports to head of social impact & philanthropy services Tom Hall with local supervision by head of A&S client services Christina Tung.
Geng has over 25 years of experience in global health, global development affairs and philanthropy. Prior to joining UBS, she was the head of corporate affairs at Viatris Pharmaceutical, Greater China.
Previously she served as the deputy director at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s China office between 2008 and 2019 following 10 years of leadership and management experience at various other global organizations including The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, The Yew Chung Education Foundation, and UNICEF.
A spokesperson for the bank confirmed the hire.
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Q.What is Ming Geng's specific role at UBS Global Wealth Management?
What is Ming Geng's specific role at UBS Global Wealth Management?
Ming Geng has been appointed as the head of philanthropy services for Hong Kong and the broader Greater China region within UBS Global Wealth Management. She is based in Hong Kong.
Q.To whom does Ming Geng report within UBS?
To whom does Ming Geng report within UBS?
Ming Geng reports directly to Tom Hall, the head of social impact & philanthropy services. She also has local supervision from Christina Tung, who is the head of A&S client services.
Q.What was Ming Geng's previous position before joining UBS?
What was Ming Geng's previous position before joining UBS?
Before joining UBS, Ming Geng held the position of head of corporate affairs for Greater China at Viatris Pharmaceutical. She also previously worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's China office.
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