PineBridge Investments Appoints Angie Ng as Malaysia CEO

Hong Kong/Singapore/Malaysia, 3 February 2025, PineBridge Investments (‘PineBridge’), a private, global asset manager focused on active, high-conviction investing, has appointed Angie Ng as Chief Executive Officer for Malaysia and Managing Director, Equities.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Ms. Ng will be responsible for PineBridge’s Malaysia Office and Chair the firm’s Malaysia Management Committee. In addition to these duties, Ms. Ng will lead PineBridge’s local equities team, and will be responsible for developing investment strategies and portfolio implementation to enhance the firm’s equity capabilities in the region.

Ms. Ng brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Prior to joining PineBridge, Ms. Ng served as Investment Director at the Malaysian Timber Council in Kuala Lumpur. She has also held various leadership roles in equities investment teams at VCAP Asset Managers Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Berhad, AIA Berhad, and SBB Asset Management Sdn Bhd. Prior to this, Ms. Ng graduated with honors from the London School of Economics with a BSc in Actuarial Science.

Ms. Ng will report to Elizabeth Soon, Head of Asia (ex-Japan) Equities, who is based in Hong Kong, and has over 28 years of experience in managing equity portfolios within the asset management and insurance industries.

Ms. Elizabeth Soon, Head of Asia (ex-Japan) Equities at PineBridge, said, “I am thrilled to welcome Angie, whose extensive experience will be invaluable as we navigate an ever-changing market landscape. With a proven track record of leadership and investment expertise, I am confident that Angie will bolster PineBridge’s regional capabilities.”

Mr. Kirk Sweeney, CEO, Asia Pacific at PineBridge, said, “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Angie as our new CEO for Malaysia. PineBridge has a robust heritage in Asia, with an on-the-ground presence and an investment history that spans over 30 years, including in Malaysia dating back to 1996. Southeast Asia continues to be a critically important market for us, and Angie’s extensive experience in team management and investment research positions us well in this fast-growing region. This strategic hire underscores our commitment to strengthening our presence in Malaysia and delivering exceptional value for our clients.”

Ms. Ng succeeds Sze Peng Yap who, after 20 years with PineBridge, will transition to a Senior Adviser role, reporting to Kirk Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific.

About PineBridge Investments

PineBridge Investments is a private, global asset manager focused on active, high-conviction investing. We draw on the collective power of our teams across each discipline, market, and region of the world through an open culture of collaboration designed to identify the best ideas. Our mission is to exceed clients’ expectations on every level, every day. As of 31 December 2024, the firm managed $190.3 billion* across global asset classes for sophisticated investors around the world.