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Umar Swift to Lead Hong Leong Investment Bank from January 2027

Umar Swift will succeed Lee Jim Leng at Hong Leong Investment Bank on 1 January 2027, following her tenure as group managing director and CEO since 2009.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 23 October 2026 – Hong Leong Capital Berhad has named Datuk Umar Swift to succeed Lee Jim Leng as group managing director and chief executive officer of Hong Leong Investment Bank, effective 1 January 2027.

The appointment sets a timetable for a leadership transition at the investment-banking subsidiary after Lee’s long tenure. Hong Leong Capital described the move as part of the bank’s succession plan, with the incoming leader expected to build on its existing business rather than an announced restructuring.

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