Pamela Tseng Joins Julius Baer as Asia COO to Scale Regional Transformation

Julius Baer appoints Pamela Tseng as Asia COO to drive operational transformation and elevate regional growth.

Pamela Tseng joins Julius Baer as Asia COO (Chief Operating Officer), based in Singapore, effective November 16, 2026. This move brings renewed strength to the bank’s operational platform. Tseng will report directly to Jean Nabaa and Jimmy Lee, working to enhance business processes, client experience, and employee satisfaction in the Asian region. Her primary focus will be to make regional operations efficient, secure, and future-ready, so that the bank can accelerate its growth in the Asian wealth management market.

In her new role, she will lead regional operations, focusing on improving the overall business environment. Her main target is to streamline the bank’s digital and operational platforms so that she can optimize both client and employee experiences. To make operations more secure and efficient, she will refine daily processes to ensure client services are fast and reliable, positioning Julius Baer’s Asia operations for long-term growth.

Pamela Tseng brings extensive experience in banking and operational management. Before joining Julius Baer, she served as Global COO for Private Banking at Standard Chartered Bank, where she also held the role of COO (Chief Operating Officer) for Wealth Solutions and Affluent Banking. Prior to Standard Chartered, she held senior leadership roles at Citi in New York, and Hong Kong, and previously worked with Accenture in Singapore and Beijing. Her multi-market expertise, combined with a proven track record in platform innovation and large-scale transformation, will be pivotal in driving Julius Baer’s Asia business to new heights.

She replaces Andreas Zingg, who is retiring after 23 years with the bank, ensuring a smooth operational transition. During his tenure at the bank, Andreas Zingg played an instrumental role in building strong client-focused operations across Asia's operating platform. To ensure operational continuity, Pamela Tseng will work closely with Zingg to guarantee a smooth, seamless, and uninterrupted leadership transition.

This appointment further strengthens Julius Baer’s long-term commitment to Asia, where the bank has maintained a strong presence across key wealth hubs like Singapore, and Hong Kong for over 20 years.

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FAQs

Who is Pamela Tseng and what is her new role at Julius Baer?

Pamela Tseng is a senior banking operations executive appointed as Julius Baer’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Asia, effective November 16, 2026. Based in Singapore, she will oversee the bank’s regional operations and strategy.

Who will Pamela Tseng report to at Julius Baer?

She will report directly to Jean Nabaa, Chief Operating Officer of Bank Julius Baer, and Jimmy Lee, member of the Executive board and head of Asia Pacific.

What prior leadership experience does Pamela Tseng bring to the bank?

Before joining Julius Baer, she served as Global COO for Private Banking at Standard Chartered Bank. Her career also includes senior leadership roles at Citi in New York and Hong Kong, as well as consulting experience with Accenture in Singapore and Beijing.

Who is Pamela Tseng replacing as Asia COO?

She succeeds Andreas Zingg, who is retiring after 23 years of service with Julius Baer. Both executives are working closely together to guarantee a seamless operational handover.

What does Pamela Tseng’s appointment mean for Julius Baer’s regional growth?

Her appointment signals a strong focus on scaling up Julius Baer’s Asian footprint by modernizing digital infrastructure, optimizing daily processes, and enhancing service delivery for high-net-worth clients across the region.