Joyce Tee

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ( SMBC ) has appointed Joyce Tee as the head of its corporate banking department in Asia-Pacific, effective May 22, succeeding Hideo Uchida, who will transition to another leadership role within the SMBC Group after a handover period.

Tee, who will be based in Singapore and report to Katsufumi Uchida, the head of the bank’s Asia-Pacific division, will lead the bank’s corporate banking strategy as it “strengthens its position as a trusted partner to global and regional corporates across the Asia-Pacific region”.

She brings over three decades of banking experience, most recently as managing director and head of the institutional banking group at DBS China. Previously, she served as group head of SME banking at DBS and has held senior roles at OCBC Bank and MetroBank USA.

“Her experience in leading high-performing client businesses across Asia will be invaluable as we accelerate our transformation efforts,” Uchida states. “With a focus on deepening our presence in Asia-Pacific, expanding client coverage and enhancing capital efficiency, Tee’s proven ability in driving returns, fostering innovation and building enduring client trust aligns seamlessly with our strategic goals for the future.”