Hang Seng Bank : Senior Executive Appointment at Hang Seng Bank (15 September 2023)

15 September 2023

Senior Executive Appointment at Hang Seng Bank

Hang Seng Bank today (15 September 2023) announced the appointment of Regina Lee as Head of Commercial Banking and a member of the Executive Committee, effective 14 October 2023. Regina is succeeding Donald Lam, currently Head of Commercial Banking, who will assume a Senior Advisor role from 14 October 2023 until his retirement in January 2024 after 21 years of service.

Regina is joining Hang Seng from her most recent position as Managing Director and Head of Commercial Banking in HSBC Singapore. She has over 26 years of experience in the HSBC Group, holding various senior positions in commercial banking and wholesale risk management.

Diana Cesar, Executive Director and Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank, said: "I warmly welcome Regina to the Bank. Regina commands a strong track record of driving business growth and transformation. She will be leading our Commercial Banking business to further diversify income streams with targeted new sectors, drive transformation and digitisation, and deepen client relationships. I would also like to thank Donald for his continuous dedication and leadership, as well as his contribution to Hang Seng in the past 21 years. I wish Donald all the best for his retirement."

Regina holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of London and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in accountancy, from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst and also a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

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Regina Lee will join Hang Seng Bank as Head of Commercial Banking on 14 October 2023. She will also become a member of the Executive Committee.

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About Hang Seng Bank

Hang Seng Bank is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Founded in 1933, Hang Seng Bank has continually innovated to provide best-in-class,customer-centric banking, investment and wealth management services for individuals and businesses. It is widely recognised as the leading domestic bank in Hong Kong, currently serving more than 3.9 million customers.

Combining its award-winning mobile app and strong digital capabilities with a vast network of over 260 service outlets in Hong Kong, Hang Seng offers a seamless omni- channel experience for customers to take care of their banking and financial needs anytime, anywhere.

Its wholly owned subsidiary, Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, operates a strategic network of outlets in almost 20 major cities in Mainland China to serve a growing base of Mainland customers locally and those with cross-boundary banking needs. The Bank also operates branches in Macau and Singapore, and a representative office in Taipei.

As a homegrown financial institution, Hang Seng is closely tied to the Hong Kong community. It supports the community with a dedicated programme of social and environmental initiatives focused on future skills for the younger generation, sustainable finance and financial literacy, addressing climate change and caring for the community.

Hang Seng is a principal member of the HSBC Group, one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations. More information on Hang Seng Bank is available at www.hangseng.com.