Validus Risk Management expands APAC presence with
new leadership hire and Singapore office

• Shawn Koh to lead APAC operations as Head of Asia Client Coverage
• Continued expansion into APAC follows FTV Capital investment in February 2025

Validus Risk Management (Validus), a leading software and tech-enabled services
platform for financial risk management, today announces the opening of its new
Singapore office and appointment of Shawn Koh as Head of Asia Client Coverage. 

In his role, Shawn will lead operations across APAC, as the firm continues to expand its presence in the region following growing client demand for its services, with a particular focus on supporting both local and global private capital firms.

Shawn brings significant expertise and a wealth of experience in the region, having previously served as Regional Head of Global Markets Sales Asia at First Abu Dhabi Bank (previously National Bank of Abu Dhabi). In this role, Shawn was responsible for developing client businesses with offices based in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai.

Commenting on his appointment, Shawn Koh says: “This is an exciting time to be joining Validus as we continue to develop our APAC offering. I’m looking forward to working with and growing our team to support our clients with their risk management needs as they navigate an ever-complex macroeconomic landscape.”

With further hires expected in H2 2025, the Singapore opening marks Validus’ first office in the region. Its premises will be located in the Central Business District’s landmark CapitaGreen office tower. Validus’ other offices are located across the UK, US, Canada, and Norway.

Kevin Lester, CEO of Validus Risk Management, said: “This is an opportune moment for us to cement our presence in APAC, and bringing Shawn onboard aligns perfectly with our growth ambitions for the company. The opening of a Singapore office marks another milestone, further bolstering our ability to support clients, not only at a regional level, but on a global scale.”

Haakon Blakstad, CCO of Validus Risk Management, added: “We’re delighted to
welcome Shawn to the Validus team. The addition of his expertise and leadership greatly enhances our existing capabilities in APAC and we look forward to working together to support our growth strategy for the region.”

In February 2025, Validus announced that it had secured a $45 million growth equity investment from FTV Capital. In addition to supporting the company’s continued expansion into the APAC, US and European markets, the investment will enable Validus to accelerate its go-to-market efforts and invest in technology and product innovation.