Deutsche Bank confirmed yesterday that it has hired former J.P. Morgan investment banker Philip Lee as chief country officer for Singapore and vice-chairman for Southeast Asia.
A native Singaporean, Lee left J.P. Morgan in early April and it was rumoured at the time that he was going to Deutsche, although it was unclear exactly what role he would take on.
According to an announcement yesterday, he will replace the current chief country officer for Singapore, Ronny Tan, who will step down after 12 years in that job. During that time, he has played an important role...