Waystone, a leading global provider of specialist services to the asset management industry, has announced the appointment of Elaine Chow as its new Country Head for Hong Kong. This strategic appointment reinforces Waystone’s commitment to expanding its presence in the region and strengthening its service offering to asset managers navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.
Elaine Chow has been a key figure in Waystone’s Hong Kong operations since its inception in 2011. Over the years, she has held various leadership roles across operations, client relationship management, and business development. Her deep expertise and extensive industry knowledge have played a crucial role in shaping the firm’s growth and solidifying its position in the Hong Kong market.
In her new role as Country Head, Elaine will lead Waystone’s efforts to expand its regional footprint. She will collaborate closely with internal product teams to enhance business development strategies and ensure clients receive comprehensive and tailored solutions. A key aspect of her appointment aligns with the recent launch of Waystone’s Compliance Solutions in Hong Kong, where she will focus on supporting asset managers in meeting regulatory requirements and navigating complex compliance challenges.
Elaine’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Hong Kong continues to be a major hub for the global asset management industry. Waystone’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and broadening its service offerings highlights its dedication to providing clients with the expertise and resources needed to thrive in an increasingly complex financial landscape.
Elaine has spent over 15 years of her career in finance, compliance and the investment funds industry, and brings with her a wealth of experience serving Asia based hedge funds, private equity and venture capital firms across multiple jurisdictions.
It’s an exciting time for Waystone Hong Kong, having experienced significant growth in recent years through the global offering of its fund governance solutions, and now expanding its product suite to bring advisor compliance solutions to this market.
Commenting on her appointment, Elaine Chow, Country Head for Hong Kong, said: “I am excited to take on the leadership of our Hong Kong business operations and contribute to the next phase of Waystone’s growth journey. With the support of our exceptional and expanding Hong Kong team, we are committed to delivering exceptional services to our valued clients through our comprehensive product offerings and further strengthening our presence in the region by leveraging our extensive global reach. Together, we will confidently navigate the complexities of the market and embrace the immense growth opportunities that lie ahead.”
Pervaiz Panjwani, Chief Product Officer at Waystone commented: “The appointment of Elaine as Country Head marks another important stage of our expansion journey in the region and follows our latest news of the launch of our Compliance Solutions. Since joining the business in 2011, Elaine has been a core part of Waystone’s growth in the region, and her proven track record, wealth of experience, and industry knowledge make her the perfect leader for driving forward our Hong Kong operations and regional expansion. As Hong Kong remains a strategic hub for Waystone and a gateway to China, Elaine’s leadership will be instrumental in unlocking growth opportunities for both Waystone and our clients.”
