EY appoints new country managing partner for Singapore, Brunei

PROFESSIONAL services organisation EY on Monday (Mar 7) said it will be appointing Liew Nam Soon as its new country managing partner for Singapore and Brunei.

Liew, who is currently the EY Asean regional managing partner, will take over the role from Max Loh. The appointment will be effective Jul 1, 2022.

Liew, who joined EY in 2008, noted that Singapore is a "significant market" for EY given its position as a "global-Asia node of technology, innovation and enterprise".

He said: "Developing our talent and leading-edge capabilities, upholding quality and trust in the profession, and driving a laser-sharp focus on clients are some of my priorities."

Liew will continue to hold his role as Asean regional managing partner after his new appointment. He has held the role since 2019, where he was responsible for business performance and client services in 14 geographic markets, and led operations and market and people development across the region.

Prior to this, Liew was Asean regional markets managing partner and Asean financial services managing partner at EY, where he worked with financial services institutions across Asia. He also has 30 years of consulting and industry experience in areas including small and medium enterprises, asset management, private equity and financial technology.

He is also a member of the EY Asia-Pacific Operating Executive and the EY Global Practice Group.

Meanwhile, Loh will retire on Jun 30, EY said. He has been the country managing partner for Singapore and Brunei since 2011.

Loh is also Asean and Singapore IPO (initial public offering) leader at EY, and previously double-hatted as the EY Asean regional managing partner from 2011 to 2019.

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