SMBC names Elaine He as co-head of DCM in APAC ex. Japan

Elaine He joins from Morgan Stanley, where she was head of APAC debt syndicate.

SMBC Group has appointed Elaine He as head of debt capital markets syndicate, and co-head of debt capital markets for Asia Pacific excluding Japan, effective 11 May 2026.

He is tasked with leading APAC DCM origination and syndication across primary issuance, advising on transaction strategy, execution and investor engagement.

She will work across Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and SMBC Nikko Securities (Nikko) to support coordinated coverage and distribution.

She brings close to two decades of experience in DCM and global fixed income across APAC and the United States. She most recently served as head of the APAC debt syndicate at Morgan Stanley.

He’s new position is equivalent to a managing director. She is based in Hong Kong.