German asset manager DWS Group has named Lee Tae-Young as Representative Director and CEO of DWS Asset Management Korea, reporting to Vanessa Wang, head of APAC and head of coverage APAC.
Tae-Young will succeed Byun Hyun‑Soo, who will continue in the role of Chairman of DWS Korea during the transition period and will continue to serve as Head of Liquid Investment Strategy for Korea.
Wang said: “Ta...
This leadership transition at DWS Korea is framed as a strategic move to deepen local expertise while maintaining global integration—a narrative that aligns with broader trends in asset management where firms emphasize "glocal" (global-local) synergy. The strongest version of this story is that DWS is doubling down on Korea by promoting a 23-year veteran, signaling stability and continuity. The emphasis on Tae-Young’s ability to "translate global capabilities into local solutions" is a common re...