Aberdeen Investments today announces the appointment of Pruksa Iamthongthong as Head of Equities, Asia Pacific. She will succeed Flavia Cheong, who will retire in December 2025 after an exceptional 30-year career with the firm. This leadership transition marks both a moment of change and continuity for Aberdeen’s Asia Pacific Equities franchise.
Flavia joined the company in 1997 as one of the first members of the Singapore office, when assets under management stood at just £250 million. Over the next three decades, she played a pivotal role in building the team which now manage £16.9 billion*.
Pruksa Iamthongthong, currently Deputy Head of Asia Pacific Equities, brings nearly 20 years of experience with Aberdeen. She has been instrumental in leading flagship strategies and driving research innovation and will continue to lead the Asia Pacific Equities team.
Devan Kaloo, Global Head of Equities, Aberdeen Investments, says: “Flavia helped put Aberdeen on the map in Asia. Her leadership, investment acumen, and commitment to nurturing talent have left an enduring legacy. We thank her for her extraordinary contribution. Pruksa is the natural successor. She combines a strong performance track record with deep client engagement and a passion for continuous improvement. She has long been a key face of the franchise and is well-positioned to lead the team into its next chapter.”
Flavia Cheong says: “I am glad to be part of Aberdeen’s growth journey in Asia. I’m proud of what we’ve built together and grateful to my colleagues and our clients for their trust. I leave the team in highly capable hands.”
Pruksa Iamthongthong says: “I’m honoured to lead this exceptional team. With an average tenure of 12 years, our deep local expertise and collaborative culture are our greatest strengths. I look forward to building on the strong foundations laid by Flavia and continuing to evolve our strategies to meet the needs of our clients.”
Ian Macdonald, CEO Asia Pacific, says: “Asia’s growth story continues to unfold, and we remain as excited about the opportunities ahead as we were when we opened our Singapore office over 30 years ago. With strong leadership and fresh talent, we are well-positioned to capture the next wave of growth.”
New talent
The changes come as Aberdeen continues to invest in both internal and external talent. Two external additions to the team start in June: Isaac Thong, a highly rated portfolio constructor is set to join from JP Morgan, and emerging markets financials analyst Anthony Yang joins from Goldman Sachs.
