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Gary Shen Weiren

Vice President, Global Banking

Taipei Fubon Bank (Singapore Branch)
NYAA Council Member
NYAA Gold Award Holder (2002)

Gary Shen Weiren is a financial leader and committed Beyond banking, Gary is deeply committed to youth
community advocate whose career bridges corporate empowerment and community development. He
banking, sustainability and youth development. With serves as Council Member of the National Youth
nearly two decades in Singapore’s banking sector, Achievement Award (NYAA) Council. Gary mentors
Gary has earned a reputation for driving innovative young professionals through Young NTUC’s Youth
financing solutions, championing sustainable finance Career Network and volunteers as a mentor with
and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Project Protégé, the flagship mentorship initiative of
his alma mater, Singapore Institute of Management,
Gary began his academic journey with a Diploma in where he shares career guidance and industry
Civil and Structural Engineering, developing strong insights to support students and early-career
analytical and problem-solving skills. Driven by a professionals. He received the NYAA Gold Award
passion for finance, he later earned a Bachelor’s Degree (2002) and the Singapore Polytechnic Excellence in
in Business Management, combining technical and Service Award (2001).
business expertise, laying a solid foundation for his
successful career in financial services. Gary plays an active role in the Families for Life
(FFL) Council, where he helps shape initiatives that
Starting as a Management Associate at Hong Leong promote strong family bonds and resilience. As part
Finance, Gary leveraged this blend of skills to navigate of the FFL@Choa Chu Kang Parents Support Group
complex financial products and client needs. He later (PSG), he has helped scale this parent-led initiative
took on roles at United Overseas Bank, managing to other towns like Tampines, Pasir Ris, and Punggol.
diverse portfolios across real estate, healthcare and In response to evolving family dynamics and
manufacturing sectors. His client-centric approach declining birth rates, Gary spearheaded the Marriage
earned him a nomination for the Excellent Service Support Group (MSG), a peer-led initiative fostering
Award (EXSA) in 2011 and recognition for top-tier communication and relational growth among
client service. couples. Facilitated by FFL volunteers, MSG supports
stronger marriages and aspirations for parenthood.
He currently serves as Vice President of Global Banking
at Taipei Fubon Bank (Singapore Branch), where he In recognition of his community contributions,
leads business development and client relationship Gary received the Community Care Award from the
management for multinational corporations, large Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) in
corporates and SMEs. Prior to this, he spent over 2024.
a decade at the Industrial and Commercial Bank
of China (ICBC), Singapore Branch, where he was Through his leadership in finance, sustainability
Deputy Head of Corporate Banking. advocacy and community service, Gary embodies the
spirit of “Service Beyond Gold,” pursuing excellence
with meaningful impact beyond the boardroom.

96 30 Years of Service and Leadership