DBS names Gautam Banerjee to Board of Directors

Singapore, Regional, 01 Oct 2026 - DBS Group Holdings (DBSH) has appointed Gautam Banerjee to the Boards of DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank, with effect from today.



With his extensive experience in professional services, governance and strategic leadership, gained through decades of experience advising businesses and serving on major Boards, Banerjee will strengthen the overall composition of the DBS Boards.

Banerjee is currently Chairman and Senior Managing Director of Blackstone Singapore. Prior to this, he spent more than 30 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers, including nine years as Executive Chairman of PwC Singapore before retiring from the firm in December 2012.

He currently serves on the Boards of Singapore Telecommunications and GIC Private Limited. His previous appointments include directorships of Singapore Airlines, Piramal Enterprises and Defence Science and Technology Agency, as well as the chairmanship of Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise.

Said DBS Chairman Peter Seah, “I join my fellow directors in welcoming Gautam to the DBS Boards. Gautam brings extensive experience advising businesses and serving on major boards. Over the course of his career, he has developed deep expertise in governance, risk oversight and long-term value creation. His perspectives will further strengthen the Board as DBS continues to navigate an increasingly complex operating environment and deliver sustainable growth."




About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best AI Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the winner of multiple digital assets awards. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, Wealth, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.

DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.