Irvin Seah
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director / Head of Asian Insights Office, DBS Group Research
DBS Bank
09.2006 - Current
- Oversee the Asian Insights Office, which is dedicated to empowering clients' investment journey through timely and insightful research content
- Leverage research insights and succinct delivery across DBS platforms to enhance client engagement, drive acquisition, and scale conversion
- Integrate research into the bank’s digital and advisory ecosystem, ensuring seamless access to investment ideas and meaningful business outcomes
- Lead the bank-wide strategy on Ageing as part of DBS’s 'Doing Well by Doing Good' agenda
- Develop strategic initiatives to address demographic shifts and their implications on banking, investments, and financial planning
- Work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to integrate ageing-related insights into product development and client engagement strategies
- Drive thought leadership on sustainable and inclusive growth, ensuring that DBS research content contributes to broader social and economic impact
- DBS representative in regular dialogues with top political leaders and policymakers on the Singapore economy
Executive Director / Senior Economist, DBS Group Research
DBS Bank
09.2006 - 01.2023
- Led macroeconomic research on ASEAN, with a specific focus on Singapore, to guide the bank’s strategic decisions, risk assessments, and investment strategies
- Provided high-level economic advisory and strategic insights to senior management, corporate clients, and institutional investors
- Fronted the bank’s economic thought leadership, frequently engaging with top management, corporate leaders, and policymakers through executive briefings, conferences, and client roadshows
- Served as a key spokesperson for the bank on economic matters, representing DBS in media engagements, television interviews, and industry panels
- Formerly the Chairman for the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Research Sub-committee and a committee member for the Singapore Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI)
Economist / Assistant Director
Ministry of Trade and Industry
09.2001 - 09.2006
- Monitored and analyzed macroeconomic trends in Singapore’s manufacturing, transportation, and communication sectors, as well as external trade with key markets including South Korea and India
- Represented Singapore in trade negotiations, including WTO services chapter, US-Singapore FTA, JSEPA, Singapore-Australia FTA, and CECA (India)
- Contributed to the development of Singapore’s trade strategies on services, anti-dumping, and safeguard issues at the WTO
- Participated in the government’s Crisis Management Group and the Services Sub-Committee of the Economic Review Committee (ERC), 2002
- Pioneered the use of Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modeling for trade analysis in MTI and developed Singapore’s first CGE model
Education
Master of Business - Applied Economics
Nanyang Technological University
01.2001
Honours in Business Studies - Applied Economics
Nanyang Technological University
01.1999
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Economic forecasting
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Public speaking
Languages
English
Mandarin
Others
- Proficient in Eviews
- Proficient in Bloomberg
- Proficient in CEIC
- Proficient in CGE Gempack software
- Proficient in GTAP modeling software
Personal Information
- Age: 45
- Citizenship: Singapore Citizen
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Executive Director / Head of Asian Insights Office, DBS Group Research
DBS Bank
09.2006 - Current
Executive Director / Senior Economist, DBS Group Research
DBS Bank
09.2006 - 01.2023
Economist / Assistant Director
Ministry of Trade and Industry
09.2001 - 09.2006
Honours in Business Studies - Applied Economics
Nanyang Technological University
Master of Business - Applied Economics
Nanyang Technological University
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