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Tan Su Shan during her appointment as deputy CEO of DBS in 2024 (Photo from DBS)

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan ranked sixth most powerful woman in business

Tan took the helm in SEA’s largest bank in April 2025.

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan has been named one of the most powerful women in the business world in 2025 by Fortune magazine.

Tan, who took over as head of Singapore’s and Southeast Asia’s largest bank in April, ranked sixth in the list.

She is the first woman to lead DBS, succeeding Piyush Gupta.

The article noted Tan being upbeat regarding DBS’ growth despite geopolitical uncertainty, saying that the DBS chief is betting on Singapore’s future as a financial hub as well as new technologies.

It also took note of Tan bringing a Bloomberg terminal into the hospital when giving birth in 1999.

 

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