Vistra, a leading financial business services provider, has announced the appointment of David Anderson as the new country Managing Director for Singapore. This strategic appointment underscores Vistra’s commitment to fortifying its leadership team and bolstering its operations within the region.
Since establishing its presence in Singapore in 2010, Vistra has emerged as the paramount corporate and funds service provider in the market. Currently, the company boasts a robust team of over 600 employees dedicated to serving an expansive clientele of approximately 10,000, which includes corporate entities, funds, and private wealth clients.
Discussing the significance of the appointment, Kim Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer at Vistra, highlighted the unique challenges and opportunities within the region. “This is a region of high ambition and equally high complexity. To fulfil Vistra’s vision of making global growth feel borderless and frictionless, we need a leader with a keen entrepreneurial spirit and strong commercial acumen. David will be an exceptional asset to clients and colleagues alike in Singapore, the region and further afield,” Jenkins elaborated.
David Anderson brings to Vistra an impressive track record, boasting more than two decades of proficiency in business services and consulting. An interesting facet of Anderson’s career is his fluency in Mandarin, a skill he acquired through his studies in Chinese Language at Tunghai University in Taiwan. Prior to joining Vistra, Anderson was instrumental in driving growth at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) where he served as the Managing Director for South APAC. His tenure at GLG was marked by a particular emphasis on nurturing the private equity sector, demonstrating his adeptness in handling the complexities of the financial services industry.
Anderson’s appointment as the country Managing Director for Singapore represents a pivotal development for Vistra as it seeks to reinforce its position in the market and enhance the suite of services it provides to its clients. His expansive experience and deep understanding of the Asia-Pacific business landscape will undoubtedly play a crucial role in steering Vistra towards achieving its ambitious vision in the region and beyond.
