Investec Asset Management has announced that Lerong Kang has been appointed head of Advisor, South East Asia.

Kang will be responsible for managing and driving Investec Asset Management’s advisor business in South East Asia. She will report to Kevin Kong, head of the Singapore Office at Investec Asset Management.

Kang joins Investec Asset Management from UBS Private Bank in Hong Kong, where for five years she developed strategies and drove sales in Greater China.

Prior to UBS, Kang worked as the head of Business Planning at Eastspring Asset Management Singapore, focusing on fund distribution. She has also held various senior positions at Citigroup and Standard Chartered in both retail and private banking, both in the US and Singapore.

Kevin Kong said, “As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our Singapore and South East Asia coverage, we are confident that Lerong’s appointment will bolster our retail business and private banking capabilities, and eager to see her actively engage with clients.”

Mark Samuelson, Managing Director of Investec Asset Management Asia Pacific, added: “Lerong’s tremendous experience in investment products, advisory and sales on the financial institutions side will be vital to our continuous growth in Singapore as well as Asia. We are incredibly excited about the company’s prospects in the region, and are delighted to welcome Lerong as part of our team. We look forward to leveraging her on-the-ground expertise in delivering first-class client servicing.”