Peter Seah to retire as DBS chairman after 16 years; Anthony Lim to succeed him

Current board member Anthony Lim will assume the chairmanship on Jan 1, 2027.

Current DBS board member Anthony Lim will take over as chairman on January 1, 2027, succeeding long-serving chairman Peter Seah, who announced his retirement after 16 years in the role on November 5. Seah will serve as a senior adviser for a year following his retirement on December 31, 2026. DBS CEO Tan Su Shan praised Lim's consistent contributions and valuable perspectives on various issues, while acknowledging Seah's profound and enduring impact on the bank.

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DBS chairman Peter Seah to retire with effect from Jan 1, 2027; Q3 net profit slips 5% to $2.8b

Board member Anthony Lim who has served on the DBS board since April 2020 will be taking over.

DBS chairman Peter Seah retires Jan 1, 2027, Anthony Lim takes over
DBS Q3 net profit drops 5% to $2.8 billion
Total income hits $17.9 billion, net profit up 2%

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