Staff Reporter
,
Singapore
Tan Su Shan during her appointment as deputy CEO of DBS in 2024 (Photo from DBS)
Tan took the helm in SEA’s largest bank in April 2025.
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan has been named one of the most powerful women in the business world in 2025 by Fortune magazine.
Tan, who took over as head of Singapore’s and Southeast Asia’s largest bank in April, ranked sixth in the list.
She is the first woman to lead DBS, succeeding Piyush Gupta.
The article noted Tan being upbeat regarding DBS’ growth despite geopolitical uncertainty, saying that the DBS chief is betting on Singapore’s future as a financial hub as well as new technologies.
It also took note of Tan bringing a Bloomberg terminal into the hospital when giving birth in 1999.
Join
Asian Banking & Finance
community
Since you're here...
...there are many ways you can work with us to advertise your company and connect to your customers. Our team can help you dight and create an advertising campaign, in print and digital, on this website and in print magazine.
We can also organize a real life or digital event for you and find thought leader speakers as well as industry leaders, who could be your potential partners, to join the event. We also run some awards programmes which give you an opportunity to be recognized for your achievements during the year and you can join this as a participant or a sponsor.
Let us help you drive your business forward with a good partnership!