OCBC appoints Tan Teck Long as new CEO, succeeding Helen Wong

OCBC has announced the appointment of Mr. Tan Teck Long as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Ms. Helen Wong, who will retire at the end of 2025. Mr. Tan currently serves as the Head of Global Wholesale Banking and will assume the role of Deputy CEO with immediate effect to facilitate a seamless transition. Ms. Wong will remain involved with OCBC post-retirement as the Chairman of OCBC China and Director of OCBC Hong Kong. Mr. Tan has been instrumental in the growth of OCBC's Global Wholesale Banking, achieving significant revenue and profit increases under his leadership. His strategic initiatives in technology, data analytics, and sustainability have been pivotal. Ms. Wong's tenure as Group CEO saw record profits and strategic expansions, including the acquisition of Indonesia's Bank Commonwealth and an increased stake in Great Eastern Holdings. Her leadership has been marked by a disciplined execution of the corporate strategy and the introduction of OCBC's largest capital return plan. The leadership transition underscores OCBC's strong succession planning and continuity in its strategic vision.