BNP Paribas appoints Diana Senanayake
14 June 2018 Singapore
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BNP Paribas has appointed Diana Senanayake as head of Singapore for BNP Paribas securities services.
Senanayake will lead the Singapore team, with a focus on continuing to build out best-in-class operations for clients, while deepening relationships with new and existing clients.
Prior to BNP Paribas, Senanayake was managing director for global client coverage at RBC Investor and Treasury Services in Luxembourg. She brings with her experience from the financial services across Europe and Asia.
Senanayake will report to Philippe Benoit and Pierre Veyres, BNP Paribas CEO for Singapore. In her new role, Senanayake has replaced Mostapha Tahiri, who was appointed head of institutional investors and digital transformation for the Asia Pacific region in 2017.
Benoit, BNP Paribas Securities Services’ head of Asia Pacific, said: “Senanayake’s appointment comes as our custody business marks ten years operating in Asia Pacific.”
“During this time we have grown significantly and established a robust client franchise, which Senanayake will help to develop and continually improve.”
He added: “Senanayake is an accomplished people leader and this, combined with her demonstrated client focus, means our business will be well-positioned for future growth.”
Senanayake will lead the Singapore team, with a focus on continuing to build out best-in-class operations for clients, while deepening relationships with new and existing clients.
Prior to BNP Paribas, Senanayake was managing director for global client coverage at RBC Investor and Treasury Services in Luxembourg. She brings with her experience from the financial services across Europe and Asia.
Senanayake will report to Philippe Benoit and Pierre Veyres, BNP Paribas CEO for Singapore. In her new role, Senanayake has replaced Mostapha Tahiri, who was appointed head of institutional investors and digital transformation for the Asia Pacific region in 2017.
Benoit, BNP Paribas Securities Services’ head of Asia Pacific, said: “Senanayake’s appointment comes as our custody business marks ten years operating in Asia Pacific.”
“During this time we have grown significantly and established a robust client franchise, which Senanayake will help to develop and continually improve.”
He added: “Senanayake is an accomplished people leader and this, combined with her demonstrated client focus, means our business will be well-positioned for future growth.”
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