Interview: Wong Kee Joo, CEO of HSBC Singapore

Published 5 March 2025

Welcome to the #IamSingaporean | SGLN Interview Series. In this episode, we speak with Wong Kee Joo, CEO of HSBC Singapore, about what it takes for Singaporeans to succeed in global leadership roles.

Mr. Wong shares how working overseas expanded his perspective, improved his ability to connect with international clients, and ultimately shaped his leadership approach. He discusses the need to make decisions with incomplete information, step outside one’s comfort zone, and balance career ambition with mental well-being.

Watch as he reflects on key lessons from his career and offers practical advice for Singaporeans looking to build a global career.

About This Resource

The #IamSingaporean | SGLN Interview Series is a four-part podcast series created for the SGLN Fellowship 2024 Action Learning Project. A huge thank you to Ji Ching Tang, Devin Ong, Jamie Lim, Ghazalla Jinnah, Jason Eng, and Terry Tan for their incredible contributions in making this series possible.

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