Deutsche Bank is increasing its investment banking offerings in South Korea and is returning to the local debt market with new strategic hires.
The bank has hired Adele Moon as the new Head of DCM for South Korea. This marks the bank’s return to the industry after a five-year absence. Adele will be based in Seoul and will focus on expanding the bank’s client base in South Korea. She will be reporting to Ed Tsui, who is the Head of North Asia, DCM.
Before joining the bank, Adele was the Head of Korea DCM at Mizuho Securities Asia in Hong Kong. She was responsible for working on various transactions for clients such as KEXIM, KDB, Hana Bank, Hyundai Motors, and Posco. Prior to her time at Mizuho, she had worked at Royal Bank of Scotland, Daiwa Securities, and Salomon Investments & Securities in Seoul.
Deutsche Bank has hired Shinna Oh to strengthen its investment banking coverage in Seoul, focusing on building relationships with corporations and global sponsors. Shinna Oh, who previously worked at Credit Suisse, has experience with major companies such as Samsung Group, Hyundai Motor Group, and Lotte Group.
Furthermore, the bank has appointed Samuel Kim as chairman of M&A for the Asia Pacific region. Kim, who is joining from Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong, has extensive experience working with South Korean financial sponsors and conglomerates. He will bring valuable relationships to Deutsche Bank, having collaborated with MBK Partners on various transactions and advised on the sale of Woowa Brothers and the acquisition of Hugel. He has also provided guidance to Carlyle on the sale of ADT Caps.
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