Singapore Gulf Bank Parent Adds Ex-Minister, Revolut Chair
Asia Gulf Holdings expands its advisory board with Maliki Osman and Martin Gilbert to strengthen regional government relations and global investment strategy, targeting Asia and MENA opportunities.
New Advisory Board Members
Asia Gulf Holdings (AGH), the parent company of Singapore Gulf Bank, has expanded its global advisory board with two prominent figures. Former Singapore minister Maliki Osman and Revolut Chairman Martin Gilbert join the board to bolster the firm's strategic capabilities. The appointments reflect AGH's focus on enhancing its regional presence and global investment insights.
Maliki Osman's Focus
Maliki Osman will provide counsel on regional cooperation and government relations for AGH, as well as advise on geopolitical trends. Osman retired from Singaporean politics in May 2025, concluding 24 years as a Member of Parliament. His prior experience includes ministerial roles within the Prime Minister's Office and ministries of foreign affairs and education. He currently serves as a Senior Adviser at Nanyang Technological University, focusing on ASEAN and flagship programmes.
Martin Gilbert's Investment Mandate
Martin Gilbert will guide AGH on global investment strategy and asset management. His mandate also includes identifying investment opportunities across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Gilbert brings extensive experience, having led Aberdeen Asset Management for 34 years, a firm he helped establish in 1983. He currently chairs the board of digital bank Revolut.
The expanded board, chaired by Whampoa Group co-founder Amy Lee and with former US Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Randal Quarles as Vice-Chairman, aims to better assess investment prospects. Lee stated the new appointments will aid in navigating political and economic shifts affecting these regions.
For investors and companies operating in Asia, these additions signal AGH's clear intent to deepen its market intelligence and pursue capital deployment in key growth corridors, potentially leading to increased deal activity and strategic partnerships across Asia and the MENA region.
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