Societe Generale appoints Alvaro Huete as Group Country Head, Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia
08/09/2025
Societe Generale today announced the appointment of Alvaro Huete as Group Country Head, Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia, effective immediately. He succeeds Raphael Cheminat, who will be assuming other responsibilities within the Group.
Based in Singapore, Alvaro will oversee the Global Banking and Investor Solutions (GBIS) business activities across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. He will report directly to Jerome Niddam, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, and will join the Asia Pacific Management Committee.
With 28 years of experience at Societe Generale, Alvaro has a strong understanding of our clients’ businesses and a deep expertise in financing and advisory to meet their needs. He will play an instrumental role in further developing the GBIS business in Singapore and in continuing to deliver value-added advisory and financial solutions to clients across Southeast Asia.
03 Aug 2026
Societe Generale appoints Joseph Chia as Head of Supply Chain Management, Asia Pacific
Societe Generale announced the appointment of Joseph Chia as Head of Supply Chain Management, Asia Pacific, effective...
Societe Generale appoints Joseph Chia as Head of Supply Chain Management, Asia Pacific
Societe Generale announced the appointment of Joseph Chia as Head of Supply Chain Management, Asia Pacific, effective...
Appointments
Societe Generale announced the appointment of Joseph Chia as Head of Supply Chain Management, Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, Joseph will report regionally to Soo Tat Kua, Head of Global Transaction and Payment Services, Asia Pacific and globally to Aurelien Viry, Chief Executive Officer, Societe Generale Factoring.
Societe Generale appoints Joseph Chia as Head of Supply Chain Management, Asia Pacific
29 Jul 2026
The investor’s playbook for a new macro regime
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The investor’s playbook for a new macro regime
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By Mark Chng, Head of Fixed Income & Currencies Sales, Southeast Asia
The investor’s playbook for a new macro regime
27 Jul 2026
Reframing the global case for Chinese EVs
By David Jiang, Head of Industry Group, Industrial and Technology, Asia Pacific.
Reframing the global case for Chinese EVs
By David Jiang, Head of Industry Group, Industrial and Technology, Asia Pacific.
Expert views
By David Jiang, Head of Industry Group, Industrial and Technology, Asia Pacific.
Reframing the global case for Chinese EVs
22 Jul 2026
Societe Generale appoints Head of Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Industry Group, Asia Pacific
As Societe Generale continues to strengthen its Investment Banking (IB) platform in Asia Pacific, the Bank is pleased to...
Societe Generale appoints Head of Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Industry Group, Asia Pacific
As Societe Generale continues to strengthen its Investment Banking (IB) platform in Asia Pacific, the Bank is pleased to...
Appointments
As Societe Generale continues to strengthen its Investment Banking (IB) platform in Asia Pacific, the Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of William Si-Tu as Head of Technology, Media and Telecom Industry Group, Asia Pacific, effective immediately.
Societe Generale appoints Head of Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Industry Group, Asia Pacific 05
May
2026
No more sleepless nights: how market access is evolving for Asian investors
By Keith Chan, Head of Cross Asset Listed Distribution, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale
By Keith Chan, Head of Cross Asset Listed Distribution, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale
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By Keith Chan, Head of Cross Asset Listed Distribution, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale
No more sleepless nights: how market access is evolving for Asian investors
16
Mar
2026
APLMA Syndicated Loan Market Awards 2025
Societe Generale is honored to have supported this award‑winning transaction at the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association...
Societe Generale is honored to have supported this award‑winning transaction at the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association...
Awards
Societe Generale is honored to have supported this award‑winning transaction at the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) Syndicated Loan Market Awards 2025, serving as one of the Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners:
APLMA Syndicated Loan Market Awards 2025
11
Mar
2026
Plunge in South Korean stocks saps an astounding market ride for now
By Rajat Agarwal, Asia Equity Strategist at Societe Generale.
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By Rajat Agarwal, Asia Equity Strategist at Societe Generale.
Plunge in South Korean stocks saps an astounding market ride for now
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Jan
2026
Transition finance is Asia’s opportunity to show leadership
By Tessa Dann, Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia Pacific
By Tessa Dann, Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia Pacific
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By Tessa Dann, Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia Pacific
Transition finance is Asia’s opportunity to show leadership
10
Dec
2025
The future of cash and trade: How innovation is supporting resilience and growth
By Soo Tat Kua, Head of Global Transaction and Payment Services, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale
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Expert views
By Soo Tat Kua, Head of Global Transaction and Payment Services, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale
The future of cash and trade: How innovation is supporting resilience and growth