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DBS interviews

Leadership selection, capital discipline and change.

Assess the appointment mandate

“After thorough evaluations conducted by the Board and the independent consultant, Su Shan emerged as the standout candidate to succeed Piyush as CEO.”

Peter SeahChairman, DBS, at publication

DBS Annual Report · 2025-03-06

What evidence would you ask for?

DBS compared CEO candidates on strategy, leadership and culture, domain knowledge, communication, technology and business building. What evidence supports the role’s mandate?

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Fund demonstrated progress

“Our commitment to tracking business outcomes ensures that capital is allocated only to initiatives with proven traction”

Tan Su ShanChief Executive Officer, DBS

DBS Annual Report · 2026-03-09

What releases the next tranche?

Management describes funding discipline and changing course. Set a measurable gate for the next stage.

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Revisit the original plan

“Great volatility requires leaders who are agile.”

Tan Su ShanChief Executive Officer, DBS

McKinsey — Leading Asia · 2025-09-23

Which fact changes your recommendation?

In this Singapore interview, Tan discusses changing course and planning for different scenarios. McKinsey also worked with DBS on its transformation.

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