DBS names Jonathan Larsen to Board of Directors

Singapore, Regional, 03 Aug 2026 - DBS Group Holdings (DBSH) said today it has appointed Jonathan Larsen, 60, to the Boards of DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank, with effect from today.




With his deep experience in financial services, coupled with his track record of harnessing technology and innovation to drive business growth, Larsen will strengthen the overall composition of the DBS Boards.

Larsen was the Chief Innovation Officer of Ping An Group as well as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director of the Ping An Global Voyager Fund from May 2017 until he retired in February 2026. He was responsible for bringing new technologies, platforms and business models to support Ping An’s growth in China and internationally.

Prior to joining Ping An, he spent 18 years at Citigroup where his last role was Global Head of the firm’s Retail Banking and Mortgage businesses spanning 19 countries. Other senior roles he held in Citigroup included the Region Head of the Asia Pacific Consumer Business and Country Head of Singapore.

Prior to joining Citigroup, he was a Principal in the Financial Services Practice of global management consulting firm, Booz Allen & Hamilton.

Said DBS Chairman Peter Seah, “I join my fellow directors in welcoming Jonathan to the DBS Boards. Jonathan brings a unique combination of financial services expertise, technology leadership and innovation experience, shaped through decades of senior leadership at leading global and Asian financial institutions. His perspectives will be highly valuable as the DBS Boards continue to guide the bank through an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven environment.”

DBS has been recognised as “World’s Best Bank” by publications such as Euromoney, The Banker and Global Finance nine times. It was recognised as “World’s Best AI Bank” by Global Finance in 2025.




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 and “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney. 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