Deutsche Asset Management (DeAM) has appointed Boris Liedtke as chief executive officer (CEO), Asia Pacific ex-Japan. Based in Singapore, Mr Liedtke will be responsible for the implementation of DeAM’s strategy in the region, its relationships with regional regulators and governments, and will also chair DeAM’s Asia Pacific regional management committee.
Mr Liedtke has spent the last 15 years with Deutsche Bank, including eight years in Asia. During this time he was based both in Hong Kong and Singapore, where he played a role in establishing new business operations for Deutsche Bank in the region. Most recently he held a number of COO roles within DeAM/DWS investments in both Frankfurt and New York.
Robert Rankin, CEO Asia Pacific (ex-Japan), said: “Dr. Liedtke brings deep experience to this role, having already made outstanding contributions to both Deutsche Asset Management and our Asia Pacific franchise.”
Mark Cullen, global COO of DeAM, said: “With his extensive international experience and knowledge of our business, Boris is ideally suited to his new role and to ensuring that DeAM is leveraging the bank’s growing position in the region.”
