Progeny has appointed Chris Guy as the new chief executive officer of its Singapore office, marking a significant step in its international expansion. This appointment coincides with Progeny’s new status as an International Professional Partner Firm (IPPF) with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), reflecting its commitment to maintaining high professional standards globally.
Chris Guy brings extensive leadership experience from his previous roles at Barclays Capital, Deutsche Bank, and Citibank. Having spent nearly two decades in the Asia Pacific region, Guy expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “The opportunity to run the Progeny Singapore office is a fantastic prospect. It’s an exciting time to work in an exciting business, as Progeny begins to build and develop its international presence.”
Neil Moles, CEO of Progeny, welcomed Guy, highlighting his deep knowledge of Singapore and Asia. Moles emphasised the importance of developing Progeny’s presence in Singapore as part of its global growth strategy.
In addition to the leadership change, Progeny’s Singapore office has achieved IPPF status, aligning with its offices in the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Belgium. This status underscores Progeny’s dedication to professional standards and exceptional client service worldwide. Ian Callaghan, President of the CII, praised Progeny’s commitment to ethics and professional development.
Progeny’s strategic moves in Singapore are part of its broader goal to enhance its global advisory services, aiming to raise standards and attract the next generation of clients and advisers.