UOB Private Bank has appointed Paul Zhou as Market Head for Greater China to drive its wealth management expansion across the region.

The appointment takes effect on 11 May 2026, according to finews.

The Singapore-based bank is aiming to increase its footprint among high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients in mainland China and the broader Greater China region.

For Paul Zhou, UOB is a familiar environment. He transitions to the private banking arm from UOB China, where he has served as Head of Sales and Distribution since 2018.

During his tenure there, he directed the wealth management and secured lending teams, as well as the specialist investment and insurance units.

The bank credited him with expanding the customer base and increasing assets under management.

Before joining UOB China, Zhou managed private banking teams and oversaw investment strategies at Ping An Trust and Citibank across several Chinese cities.

His background also includes roles at The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi and HSBC, where he focused on investment advisory and cross-border banking solutions.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from the Finance and Banking Institution of China in Beijing.

To support this broader Greater China strategy, UOB Private Bank plans to hire additional relationship managers and team leaders throughout May and June.

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